Media advisory - Photo Opportunity: Members of Parliament in lifejackets to support water safety and swimming

OTTAWA, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Every year the Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Lifejacket Day on the Thursday before the first long weekend of summer to raise awareness around the effectiveness of lifejackets in drowning prevention and promote lifejacket use and swimming.

This year we are inviting Members of Parliament to join with us in wearing a lifejacket to promote this important awareness campaign to keep Canadians safe.

What:	Lifejacket Day awareness
Who:	Members of Parliament
Where:	Centennial Flame, Parliament Hill
What:	Group photo of Members of Parliament wearing lifejackets in support of water safety and swimming with Buckles the Red Cross lifejacket mascot.
When:	May 16, 2012 at 12:30 pm ET

The Canadian Red Cross has been helping to keep Canadians safe in, on and around water since 1946. For more information about Canadian Red Cross swimming and water safety programs, or for safety tips, visit www.redcross.ca/swim.

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