Media Advisory / Photo-op - Pull together to end ALS
ALS Canada Plane Pull | Saturday October, 20, 2018
TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ -
WHAT: |
The Plane Pull to End ALS (Plane Pull) is a signature fundraising initiative for ALS Canada. Hosted by comedian Justin Landry, the event invites teams of 10-12 people to come together to pull a 37,000-lb plane – by hand – 100 meters while being timed. Last year's fastest time was 44 seconds. After teams have pulled a Porter Airlines plane as fast as they can, they will return to the terminal and the event will continue with awards, prizes, food and music with DJ Docta. This year's fundraising goal is $90,000. |
WHO: |
15 teams comprised of 10-12 people |
Tammy Moore, CEO, ALS Canada; Geoffrey Wilson, CEO, PortsToronto; returning team captain Lolo Lam of Equitable Bank, and host Justin Landry |
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WHEN: |
Saturday October 20, 2018 |
9:00 am: Media arrival in the atrium at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for check-in and transport to event location |
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10:00 am – 12:15 pm: Plane Pull |
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12:30 pm: BBQ awards presentation with Tammy Moore, CEO, ALS Canada and Geoffrey Wilson, CEO, PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport |
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WHERE: |
Billy Bishop Airport | 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON M5V 1A1 |
*Media accreditation is required. Outdoor attire and solid footwear is recommended. Media who need to arrive later/leave earlier will be accommodated. |
Media are invited to cover/photograph the event and participate in 1:1 interviews.
The Plane Pull is sponsored by Equitable Bank, Porter Airlines and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
ABOUT ALS CANADA Founded in 1977, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and our provincial partners are dedicated to supporting Canadians living with ALS and investing in research to make ALS a treatable, not terminal, disease. We are a registered charity that receives no government funding – all of our services and research are funded through the generosity of our donors. Through the ALS Canada Research Program, we fund peer-reviewed research grants, foster collaboration and build capacity within Canada's ALS research community and participate in new areas of research where we are well-positioned to have an impact. Within Ontario, ALS Canada has a role similar to that of the provincial ALS societies providing services and support to help meet the needs of people living with ALS. ALS Canada advocates federally, as well as provincially and locally within Ontario, for better government support and access within the healthcare system for people touched by ALS.
www.als.ca
SOURCE ALS Canada
Media space is limited, for more information and to confirm attendance contact: Cara McCutcheon, t: 416-557-2139, e: [email protected]
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