Media Advisory - MLSE Foundation to host hard hat tour of MLSE LaunchPad this Thursday

TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2016 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	As Toronto gears up to celebrate the first NBA All-Star Game outside of the United States, MLSE Foundation will host an exclusive hard hat tour of MLSE LaunchPad. The event will recognize and celebrate the support of key parties that have helped fund this initiative and bring the project to life. All of the organizations and individuals involved will be invited to attend the tour alongside several notable guests.
	In partnership with Toronto Community Housing and the City of Toronto, MLSE Foundation will transform 261 Jarvis St. into MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000 square foot youth-focused Sport For Development facility set to open in 2017. With the support of professional sports team, the new facility will feature multi-purpose sport courts, classrooms and a teaching kitchen. Programming will focus on four pillars with sports at the core: healthy body, healthy mind, ready for school and ready for work.
WHO:	Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman, MLSE
	Michael Friisdahl, President and CEO, MLSE
	Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
	Aris Kaplanis, Chair, MLSE Foundation
	Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
	Michael Bartlett, Executive Director, MLSE Foundation
	Hon. Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children and Youth Services
	John Tory, Mayor, City of Toronto
	Greg Spearn, President and CEO (Interim), Toronto Community Housing
	Kristyn Wong-Tam, Councillor, Ward 27, City of Toronto
	Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer
	Ruth Riley, WNBA Cares Ambassador and 2003 WNBA Finals MVP
Interview and Photo opportunities available
WHEN:	Thursday, February 11, 2016
	1 – 2 p.m.
	1:05 p.m.	Opening remarks
	1:25 p.m.	Tour begins
	1:45 p.m.	Symbolic basketball signing
	1:50 p.m.	Interview opportunities
WHERE:	261 Jarvis Street
	Toronto, Ontario

SOURCE MLSE Foundation

Media Contacts: Melissa Perri, [email protected], 416-815-5524; Jamie Deans, [email protected], 416-815-5445; Dave Haggith [email protected], 416-815-5790