Media Advisory - CANADA'S GIFT TO THE WORLD CELEBRATED

Canadian Diabetes Association unveils sculpture in London, Ontario at home
of Sir Frederick Banting to commemorate the idea that led to the discovery of insulin

PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY

• President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association speaking (and available for interviews)
• Ambassadors of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Curator of Banting House National Historic Site of Canada
• Parents and children with diabetes

LONDON, ON, Oct. 28 /CNW/ - In celebration of the 90^th anniversary of the birth of Sir Frederick Banting's idea that led to the discovery of insulin, the Canadian Diabetes Association is hosting a special event in London, Ontario at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada. 

A highlight of the event will be the unveiling of a three-metre high sculpture designed by local artist Daniel Castillo to serve as a symbol of the ongoing research conducted around the world in search of a cure for diabetes. The sculpture also represents how the world continues to look to Canada and the Canadian Diabetes Association as world class experts in the field of diabetes research, service, advocacy and education.

Date:	Sunday, October 31, 2010
Time:	2 p.m.
Location:	Sir Frederick G. Banting Square Banting House National Historic Site of Canada 442 Adelaide Street North London, Ontario N6B 3H8
Speakers:	Michael Cloutier, President and CEO Canadian Diabetes Association
	Ed Holder, MP, London West
	Grant Maltman, Curator, Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association

This historic milestone celebration also marks the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month held every November internationally.  Visit diabetes.ca to see the stories of incredible volunteers, sponsors, members, partners, researchers and supporters across Canada - who are living healthy with diabetes, advocating for the cause and breaking ground towards a cure.

About the Canadian Diabetes Association 
Today, more than nine million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes.  Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.  Our community-based network of supporters help us provide education and services to people living with diabetes, advocate for our cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications. 

Banting House National Historic Site of Canada located in London, Ontario is a public site dedicated to the historic significance of Sir Frederick Banting and preserves the commemorative integrity of Banting House, the birthplace of insulin. 

For more information, visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

For further information:

or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Randi Garcha
Manager, National Media Relations & External Communications
Canadian Diabetes Association
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Cell/On-site: [phone]
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Richard Dimitriou
Associate, Marketing & Communications, Ontario
Canadian Diabetes Association
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