TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Bell Let's Talk and the True Patriot Love Foundation will announce the recipients of the 2014 Bell True Patriot Love Fund on November 5 in Toronto.
Created in 2013, the Bell True Patriot Love Fund supports mental health programs for military families, veterans, and serving members across the country. With Bell and True Patriot Love matching funds for the program, the Fund distributes $250,000 annually in grants of $5,000 to $25,000.
| WHAT: |
2014 Bell True Patriot Love Fund recipients |
| Cheque presentation to representative fund recipient |
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| Photo opportunity with all participants |
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| WHO: |
Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell's Let's Talk |
| Michael Burns, Vice-Chair and Co-Founder of True Patriot Love Foundation |
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| Lieutenant-General David Millar, Chief of Military Personnel Canadian Armed Forces |
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| Colonel Rakesh Jetly, Mental Health Advisor Canadian Armed Forces |
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| Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace |
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| WHEN: |
Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 5 15 pm |
| WHERE: |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre – SOUTH BUILDING |
| 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto |
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| Room 803A – Press Room |
All media must register in order to attend the press conference. Please do so by contacting Jayla Pearce at [email protected]. When arriving at MTCC-SOUTH BUILDING, please go to Level 600 for media credentials and proceed down the escalators to Level 800 to Room 803A for the press conference.
About Bell Let's Talk
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns – like Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk and the annual Bell Let's Talk Day – and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research, and workplace initiatives. Since its launch in 2010, Bell Let's Talk has committed more than $67.5 million to Canadian mental health programs. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk
About True Patriot Love
True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) is a national charity that honours the sacrifices of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families in both times of peace and conflict. TPL funds unique programs and innovative research in the areas of mental health, physical rehabilitation, family support and veteran transition. TPL is also committed to changing the conversation about our nation's veterans, hosting an annual multinational symposium and organizing ambitious global expeditions. Since 2009, True Patriot Love has raised more than $18 million to support military charities across Canada. For more information, please visit www.truepatriotlove.com.
For more information, please contact:
Jayla Pearce
(416) 543-6677
[email protected]
Jacqueline Michelis
Bell Media Relations
(613) 785-1427
[email protected]
SOURCE: Bell Canada
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