Media Advisory - Launch of the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation and a Major Initiative for Canadian Youth

TORONTO, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ -

When: 10:00 am ET, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, waiting room opens at 9:50 am ET

What: This online event will feature the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation's purpose, new identity, and special national youth-focused campaign.

Speakers will include:

• Lieutenant-General (Ret'd) Michael Hood, CMM CD – former Commander of the RCAF
• John Wright – Honorary Colonel, Chief of the Defence Staff Office & Chair of the RCAF Foundation Board of Directors
• Jeremy Diamond –  founding CEO, RCAF Foundation

To register please follow this link: https://www.livemeeting.ca/profile/rcaf-foundation/

Background: The RCAF Foundation's mission is to recognize, foster, and celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force through community engagement, education programs and commemorative activities.

The areas of focus for the Foundation will include support for like-minded organizations; partnerships with aviation and aerospace industry; engagement with Air Cadets, students and young professionals; community initiatives to create important legacy projects; and honouring the history of the RCAF in partnership with museums and historic sites.

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SOURCE RCAF Foundation

Media contact: Victoria Ollers at 416 822-2288 or [email protected]