Media Advisory - London 2012 Diversity Board Director John Amaechi Speaks at Canadian Club in support of TO2015's Diversity Initiatives

TORONTO, May 30, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:				The Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) and CIBC, TO2015's Lead Partner, will welcome former NBA basketball player John Amaechi in Toronto this week as he speaks about how major international multi-sport events can drive social change and economic development. The event, hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto, launches TO2015's Leadership, Inclusion, Diversity and Accessibility (LIDA) series.
				The first NBA player to come out as a gay man, Amaechi serves as a member of the London 2012 Olympic Games Diversity Board. He works with his colleagues to ensure that everyone in the community—regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socio-economic status—is engaged in the London 2012 Games.
				Presentation by John Amaechi: "Sport as a Leader and a Lever for Social Change"
When:				Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
Where:				Fairmont Royal York Hotel Ballroom 100 Front Street West Toronto

About the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games

The Pan American Games are one of the world's largest international multi-sport events, held every four years for athletes of the 41 member nations of the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO). The Games comprise all Olympic Summer Games sports, as well as traditional Pan American sports. The Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games will draw 10,000 athletes and officials and feature 48 sports in municipalities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The Toronto 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10-26 and the Parapan American Games August 7-14. For more information about the Games, please visit toronto2015.org.

To arrange an interview with John Amaechi following his speech, please contact TO2015's Elissa Freeman or Carlene Siopis.

Media Contact:

Elissa Freeman
TO2015
[email protected]
T: 416-957-2005
C: 416-565-5605

Carlene Siopis
TO2015
[email protected]
T: 416-957-2035
C: 647-206-0259