Media Advisory - Athletes set to inspire students and build excitement for Sochi during Paralympic Schools Week 2014 Français

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Feb 19, 2014, 09:00 ET

OTTAWA, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - It is with great pride and enthusiasm that schools and communities across the country will welcome some of the country's top athletes with a disability as guest speakers - many of them multiple Paralympic Games medallists - as part of Paralympic Schools Week 2014, presented in partnership with Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy Business.

Paralympic Schools Week takes place during the 12 days between the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, February 24 to March 7. Twenty-five schools have been selected to receive Paralympic athlete speakers, at no cost to the school.

For more information on Paralympic Schools Week 2014, including an exciting new fundraising initiative - spearheaded by a $20,000 donation in matching funds by Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy Business - please visit www.pararalympic.ca/schoolsweek.

Media are invited to attend the athlete presentations, to take photos and to conduct interviews with students, staff and visiting athletes. Please RSVP by contacting the school directly.

Participating Schools - Paralympic Schools Week 2014

School/Location/Date/Time/Athlete/Sport/School Contact

  • Coast Meridian Elementary School (Surrey, B.C.)
    March 4, 2014 12:45 - 13:45
    Athletes: Sarah Hunter (wheelchair tennis)
    Contact: Tammy Corness (604.574.6036)

  • Free2BMe - The Steadward Centre (Edmonton, Alta.)
    March 6, 2014 18:30 - 20:00
    Athletes: Viviane Forest (goalball, para-alpine skiing), Carrie Anton (goalball)
    Contact: Amanda Ebert (780.492.7091)

  • Mitford School (Cochrane, Alta.)
    February 24, 2014 11:00 - 12:00
    Athlete: Jaye Milley (para-cycling)
    Contact: Shannon Sekulich (403.932.4457)

  • W. S. Hawrylak School (Regina, Sask.)
    March 3, 2014 09:15 - 10:15
    Athlete: Amy Alsop (goalball)
    Contact: Celeste Schnell (306.791.8445)

  • R.H.G. Bonnycastle School (Winnipeg, Man.)
    February 24, 2014 14:30 - 15:30
    Athlete: Jared Funk (wheelchair rugby)
    Contact: Kim Gusdal (204.261.9400)

  • General Vanier School (Winnipeg, Man.)
    February 25, 2014 09:00 - 10:00
    Athlete: Jared Funk (wheelchair rugby)
    Contact: Bernice Kozody-Scott (204.255.1400)

  • Preston High School (Cambridge, Ont.)
    February 27, 2014 09:20 - 10:20
    Athletes: Paul Rosen (sledge hockey) & Shayne Smith (sledge hockey)
    Contact: Lauren Crosby (519.653.2367)

  • Stanley Park Sr. Public School (Kitchener, Ont.)
    March 6, 2014 13:10 - 14:10
    Athlete: Tyler Miller (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Kate Finnie (519.578.3750)

  • Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School (Ottawa, Ont.)
    February 26, 2014 10:30 - 11:30
    Athlete: Patrice Dagenais (wheelchair rugby)
    Contact: Mark Curtis (613.723.5136)

  • Roberta Bondar Public School (Ottawa, Ont.)
    February 26, 2014 14:15 - 13:15
    Athlete: Patrice Dagenais (wheelchair rugby)
    Contact: Elizabeth McQuillan (613.736.7334)

  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (Toronto, Ont.)
    February 28, 2014 08:45 - 09:45
    Athlete: Stephanie Dixon (para-swimming)
    Contact: Paul Monaghan (516.393.5226)

  • Bloorview School Authority (Toronto, Ont.)
    February 25, 2014 10:00 - 11:00
    Athletes: Paul Rosen (sledge hockey) & Shayne Smith (sledge hockey)
    Contact: Heather Margach (416.424.3831)

  • Sloane St. Public School (Toronto, Ont.)
    February 28, 2014 13:00 - 14:00
    Athlete: Stephanie Dixon (para-swimming)
    Contact: Beth Ritchie (416.397.2920)

  • Innalik School (Inukjuak, Que.)
    February 24 - 26, 2014
    Athlete: Brian Hill (para-swimming)
    Contact: Kate Crough (819.254.8211)

  • Centre Action (LaSalle, Que.)
    February 25, 2014 13:00 - 14:00
    Athlete: David Eng (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Andrew Lindsay (514.258.8007)

  • École Victor-Doré (Montréal, Que.)
    February 27, 2014 09:00 - 10:00
    Athlete : Benoît Huot (para-swimming)
    Contact : Laura Gatto (514.596.4300)

  • École René St-Pierre (Montréal, Que.)
    February 27, 2014 13:00 - 14 :00
    Athlete: Benoît Huot (para-swimming)
    Contact: Marie-Eve Savoie (450.773.8408)

  • Liverpool St. School (Fredericton, N.B.)
    February 26, 2014 09:00 - 10:00
    Athlete: Dave Durepos (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Maxime Gauvin (516.453.5434)

  • Harvey High School (Harvey Station, N.B.)
    February 26, 2014 13:00 - 14:00
    Athlete: Dave Durepos (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Katie Black (506.366.2200)

  • Summerhill Elementary School (Oromocto, N.B.)
    February 24, 2014 09:30 - 10:30
    Athlete: Dave Durepos (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Cindy Keizer (506.357.4098)

  • Astral Drive Elementary School (Dartmouth, N.S.)
    March 5, 2014 13:00 - 14:00
    Athletes: Jamey Jewels (wheelchair basketball) & Adam Lancia (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Susan Steele (902.462.8500)

  • Aspotogan Consolidated (Hubbards, N.S.)
    March 5, 2014 08:15 - 09:15
    Athletes: Jamey Jewels (wheelchair basketball) & Adam Lancia (wheelchair basketball)
    Contact: Paula Baker (902.857.2600)

  • Leary's Brook Jr. High School (St. John's, N.L.)
    March 4, 2014 09:30 - 10:30
    Athlete: Katarina Roxon (para-swimming)
    Contact: Colleen Hogan (709.726.9889)

Additional Schools Currently Being Confirmed

  • Glenbow School (Cochrane, AB)
    Date TBC
    Athlete: Jaye Milley (para-cycling)
    Contact: Elizabeth Worley (403.932.4922)
  • École Jeanne LeBer (Montréal, QC)
    Date TBC
    Athlete : Benoît Huot (para-swimming)
    Contact: Geneviève Tapin (514.596.5788)

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 25 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian high performance athletes with a disability and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.

SOURCE: Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)


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