Media advisory / photo opportunity: Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni face-off in
the fight against cancer

Former pros join forces with community members at Canadian Cancer Society Put Cancer On Ice fundraising event

TORONTO, Nov. 17 /CNW/ - The coolest hockey tournament in the city, the Canadian Cancer Society Put Cancer On Ice event will see hockey enthusiasts and several members of the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni take to the ice this weekend. Through this event, local men and women will raise funds and play hockey in support of cancer research, information and community-based services for people living with cancer.

On Sunday, the top 12 individual fundraisers will play in an exclusive game with and against former members of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Supporters are invited to enjoy the games with the Maple Leafs, Carlton the Bear and have an opportunity to see the Stanley Cup, plus lots of other fun activities throughout the day. Visit www.putcanceronice.ca for more details.

WHAT:				Canadian Cancer Society Put Cancer On Ice fundraising hockey tournament
WHO:				Canadian Cancer Society and Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni
				Pat Boutette, Bill Derlago, Greg Hotham, Gary Leeman, Kevin Maguire, Mike Pelyk
WHEN:				Sunday, November 21
				9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  12 p.m. - 1 p.m.  1:15 p.m.   3 p.m.		Divisional playoffs Family skate Alumni game VIP reception
WHERE:				Canlan Ice Sports - York, 989 Murray Ross Parkway, North York
Photo opportunities:
				9:30 a.m. - 2 pm  10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.		Stanley Cup Toronto Maple Leafs Mobile Fan Zone with Carlton the Bear Meet-and-greet with Bob Baun

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.

For further information:

Sherry Lamb, Canadian Cancer Society, cell [phone]