Media Advisory - George Smitherman to Marshall 2nd Annual Polar Bear Swim

Teams up with local group to fight climate change and help save Ontario's Polar bears

TORONTO , Dec. 8 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:  2nd Annual Polar Bear Swim in Lake Ontario

    WHO:   George Smitherman, Celebrity Swim Marshall will fire up dozens and
           dozens of students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters for a plunge
           into Lake Ontario.

    WHY:   Copenhagen is happening right now.

           We can't all be there, but we can add our voices to the call for
           strong, timely action on climate change INCLUDING MAKING SURE
           Ontario's natural Boreal Forests and peatlands get protection.

           Protecting terrestrial carbon will help save Polar Bears.

    WHERE: Sunnyside Pavilion (1755 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto)

    WHEN:  Sunday December 13th, 9:30am (swimmers gather)

           Polar Bear Swim at 10:00am sharp!

                           www.wildlandsleague.org
    

For further information: Anna Baggio, [phone] mobile