Media Advisory & Photo Op: CIBC and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to Open Toronto Stock Exchange - Wednesday, August 29

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation executives will be ringing the opening bell of the TSX and challenging corporations to raise money for breast cancer research by participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

WHO:	Sandra Palmaro, CEO, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region
	Sharon Mathers, Senior Vice-President, CIBC
	Emanuella Enenajor, CIBC Economist
	Representatives from Fairmont Royal York - winners of last year's CIBC Corporate Challenge
	Representatives from Deloitte - created their first ever national team in 2012
WHEN:	Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 - 9:00 am-9:40 am
9:00 am	Arrival
9:05 am	Coffee and Breakfast and Conversation
9:16 am	Welcome remarks by a member of TMX Group's Senior Management Team
9:19 am	Remarks by Sharon Mathers, Senior Vice-President, CIBC
9:29:45 am	15 second count-down to opening of the market
9:30 am	Bell ringing to open market
9:40 am	Ceremony concludes
WHERE:	TMX BROADCAST CENTRE
	The Exchange Tower, 130 King Street West
	The Studio at Street Level East Corner of King St. W. and York St.
	(Parking Entrance is on York St.)

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. In 2011, CIBC contributed more than $35 million to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.

 

SOURCE: CIBC

Media contact: Sean Hamilton, Director, CIBC External Communications, 416-304-8456 or cell 416-886-2567.