Media Advisory - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto and Mayor John Tory Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder Against Youth Violence

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto will celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters Awareness Day with Mayor John Tory, Toronto Raptor Norman Powell and Mike "Pinball" Clemons to highlight the importance of mentorship programs for Toronto's vulnerable youth population.

WHEN:	Tuesday, September 18, 2018
	Press conference starts at 1:30 p.m. EST
WHERE:	TORONTO sign, Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
EVENT:	*Mayor John Tory will speak about the importance of organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters for Toronto's vulnerable young people
	*In addition to providing and maintaining mentorship services, Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for adult mentors for a waiting list of 500 youths between the ages of 8-14
	*September 18 is Big Brother Big Sister Awareness Day; the CN Tower will be lit with purple lighting to commemorate
SPEAKERS:	*His Worship, John Tory
	*Leanne Nicolle, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
	*Mike Boynton, Big Brother
	*Isaac, Little Brother
	*Mike "Pinball" Clemons
	*Norman Powell, Toronto Raptors

About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters builds thriving communities by empowering lives through mentorship. Mentorship is an essential service that supports all children and youth in reaching their full potential. In 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto empowered over 2500 children and youth in our city.

SOURCE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

Elissa Freeman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, Cell: 416.565.5605, email: [email protected]

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