Media Advisory - Princesses gather in Sydney to celebrate the magic of a wish

DARTMOUTH, NS, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ - On Sunday May 26, Lucy MacNeil of The Barra MacNeils will preside as Queen for the sold out event of the spring, the Princess Tea Party. This grand occasion will take place at Membertou Trade & Convention Centre in Sydney, where 250 parents and children dressed in their best princess outfits will have the time of their lives all in support of The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter.

Highlights of this afternoon of everything princess include: a visit from well-known children's entertainers Duncan Wells and Wally MacAuley, tea with cupcakes, the Princess Parlour for royal makeovers, arts, crafts, appearances from Disney Princesses and face painting. Not to leave the boys out there is also a pirate portion of the event as well… Arrgh matey!

Proceeds from the Sydney Princess Tea Party will benefit The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter in its mission to grant the most heartfelt wish of children diagnosed with a life threatening illness.

WHAT:	Princess Tea Party
WHEN:	Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHO:	Lucy MacNeil of The Barra MacNeils and 250 Parents and Princesses
WHERE:	Membertou Trade & Convention Centre     50 Maillard, Sydney, NS     map: http://g.co/maps/ammvq
MORE INFO:	http://www.childrenswish.ca/en-ns/events/924/Princess-Tea-Party

The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada

Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.  Since 1984, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada has worked tirelessly to grant exceptional wishes to 19,000 children and their families.

This year, the Foundation expects to grant 1,100 new wishes and is proud to have never refused a wish to an eligible child, and with the help of volunteers and generous donors, is able to grant nearly three wishes every day.  Each wish is an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of a particular child and family. The Foundation is a grassroots charity with chapters in every province and territory. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information.

SOURCE: The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada

Cheryl Matthews, Chapter Director
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Chapter
Phone: [phone], ext. 3
Mobile: [phone]
email:  [email protected]