Media Advisory: Photo/Interview Opportunity - Dubstep Star Marquese Teaches Toronto Youth with the help of ParticipACTION and Coca-Cola

TORONTO, April 5, 2012 /CNW/ - When young people get more active it can change their lives. Coca-Cola has partnered with ParticipACTION to give youth the opportunity to get active, have fun and build confidence. On Thursday April 12^th, dubstep sensation Marquese Scott will be in Toronto to lead a class with local youth, showcasing personal stories and proof of the benefits of physical activity.

WHAT:	See Marquese teach youth from St. Stephen's Community House and CultureLink Settlement Services his famous dubstep style. With Marquese in town for the day, local youth will have the chance to learn from an international expert.
	Learn about ParticipACTION and Coca-Cola's role in helping youth access community physical activity programs through over 2000 local organizations across Canada and speak to a local participant who discovered a new side of himself with the help of Sogo Active.
	Get a sneak peek of Coca-Cola's new documentary-style film directed by Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis featuring ParticipACTION and the youth of St. Stephen's Community House.
	Check out Marquese here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXO-jKksQkM
WHO:	Marquese Scott, dancer
	Mackenzie Myles, youth from St. Stephen's Community House featured in documentary
	Jacob Blomme, Community Development & Health Promotion, St. Stephen's Community House
	Megan Sutherland, Sogo Active Coordinator and Projects Lead, ParticipACTION
	Shane Grant, VP Marketing at Coca-Cola
	St. Stephen's Community House and CultureLinks youth
WHEN:	Thursday, April 12, 2012
	4:30 p.m.
WHERE:	YMCA Greater Toronto
	20 Grosvenor St.
	Toronto, ON (Bay & College)

 

 

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Catherine Flint
Harbinger Communications
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416-960-5100 ext. 226