Media Advisory - Team Xstrata Launch Event in support of Children's Wish

AJAX, ON, June 5, 2012 /CNW/ - On Thursday, June 7^th, Team Xstrata will launch their participation in the Race Across America (RAAM) in support of The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.  Every summer since 1982, cyclists have followed a gruelling 3,000 mile course along the back roads of America, crossing the country as fast as they can in the Race Across America. This year, Team Xstrata, an eight person team of Xstrata executives from around the globe, will be racing to raise funds for Children's Wish. RAAM 2012, from the start to the finish, is a single stage race, a fierce battle against rapidly changing environmental conditions and the rider's own mental and physical abilities. The race is known as one of the world's toughest sporting events and at 3,000 miles is 30% longer than the 2,162 mile Tour de France.

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WHEN:	Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHAT:	Xstrata RAAM Launch Event
WHO:	Shaun Usmar, Chief Financial Officer, Xstrata Nickel    Representatives from The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada Members of Team Xstrata
WHERE:	South of Temperance, 20 Adelaide Street, Toronto, ON    For details, please contact Sandra Gregory - 905.767.6356

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 18,000 children and their families.

This year, the Foundation expects to grant over 1,000 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 national charity with chapters in every province and territory. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information.

 

Sandra Gregory
Communications Coordinator - Ontario Region
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Telephone:  [phone] 
email:  [email protected]