Media advisory and photo opportunity - Vancouver employees kick off $1
million charitable fundraising drive for Delta Hotels and Resorts

Delta's "Good Neighbours Challenge 2010" will include events across BC

VANCOUVER, April 19 /CNW/ - Starting Tuesday April 20, Delta employees will spread themselves throughout Vancouver communities to support various charitable causes as they launch Delta's Good Neighbours Challenge 2010.

Delta is seeking to raise $1 million and to donate 10,000 volunteer hours to neighbourhood charities across Canada. This campaign will be launched in Vancouver with several community support activities including a Canada Line commuter breakfast for Habitat for Humanity. Events will continue throughout 2010.

The Good Neighbours Challenge 2010 will see Delta employees conduct a series of local charitable fundraising and volunteering events from coast to coast as they work towards this ambitious goal. The Challenge will focus on four main areas: improving access to affordable housing, protecting the environment, supporting neighbourhood causes and volunteering.

    
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    What:     Delta employees clean-up at Minoru Park
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    When:     Tuesday, April 20, 2010
              3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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    Where:    Minoru Park, Richmond, BC
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    Who:      Employees from the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
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    What:     Canada Line breakfast for Habitat for Humanity
              Delta employees hand out Salt Spring coffee and muffins to
              commuters in exchange for donation to Habitat for Humanity.
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    When:     Wednesday, April 21, 2010
              Starting at 7:00 a.m.
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    Where:    Richmond Brighouse Canada Line station
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    Who:      Employees from the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
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    What:     Delta employees plant food crop for Richmond Food Bank
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    When:     Thursday, April 22, 2010
              2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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    Where:    Richmond Sharing Project
              c/o No. 7 - 13400 Princess Street, Richmond BC
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    Who:      Employees from the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
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For further information: Rachel Thexton, Media Profile Vancouver, Direct: [phone], Mobile: [phone], [email protected]