Media Advisory - Helping Children Rise: Right To Play's The Heroes Gala

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National Bank of Canada

Oct 10, 2018, 14:04 ET

Fundraising gala to honour decorated Olympian, Caroline Ouellette; National Bank President & CEO Louis Vachon; and youth leaders

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - This year, Right To Play is recognizing two exceptional Canadians and long-time supporters of Right To Play: Olympic Gold Medalist and Right To Play Ambassador Caroline Ouellette and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Canada, Louis Vachon. Both Ouellette and Vachon have actively worked to unlock young people's potential through play and sport, and continue to support every child's right to rise above their challenges.

The Heroes Gala is made possible by Title Sponsors Power Corporation of Canada and National Bank of Canada. The event will feature special performances by Cirque du Soleil and Sean Jones, as well as the presentation of Youth Leadership Awards to two outstanding young women who participate in Right To Play's programming.

Please see further event details below.

When:

Thursday, October 11, 2018




VIP Reception (Media Availability)
Cocktail Reception
Dinner and Evening Program
After Party Dessert Reception

5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
9:30 p.m.


Where:

Metro Toronto Convention Centre  
222 Bremner Blvd, South Building



Who:

Louis Vachon, President and CEO of The National Bank
Caroline Ouellette, Olympic Gold Medal Olympian
Kevin Frey, CEO of Right To Play International
Johann Olav Koss, Founder Of Right To Play
Crystal Clark McGregor, Youth Hero Award winner, PLAY program

For more information, please follow @RightToPlayCAN, #TheHeroesGala and visit www.righttoplay.ca.

Notes for Media:

Award recipients and Right to Play key partners and spokespeople will be available to the media at the event. Please RSVP your attendance to the contacts below.

SOURCE National Bank of Canada

Media contact information: National Bank: Claudia Gervais, Senior Director, PR, Client Services, Sid Lee, [email protected], (514) 778-9870; Right To Play, Michael Rajzman, Director, Marketing and Communications, Canada, [email protected], (416) 203-0190 x 333

Related Links

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