Media Advisory: Photo/Interview Opportunity - MoreSports Mentor Inspires Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Youth with the help of ParticipACTION and Coca-Cola

VANCOUVER, 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. Thursday, April 12, join MoreSports' James Naknakin and a local teen soccer club that offers free soccer to youth from the Downtown Eastside with the help of a grant from Coca-Cola Canada. These youth will showcase personal stories and proof of the benefits of physical activity.

WHAT:	Join James and his MoreSports and Ray-Cam youth soccer team for one of their afternoon practices to see first hand how important these programs are to youth in our city.
	Learn about ParticipACTION and Coca-Cola's role, through Sogo Active, in helping youth access community physical activity programs through over 2,000 local organizations across Canada.
	Get a sneak peek of Coca-Cola's new documentary-style film directed by Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis featuring ParticipACTION.
WHO:	James Naknakin, MoreSports Suzanne Allard Strutt, CEO, BCRPA Sandra Banks, VP Public Affairs, Coca-Cola Canada MoreSports and Ray-Cam Community Centre youth
WHEN:	Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Ray-Cam Community Centre 920 East Hastings, Vancouver Vancouver, BC

and to confirm attendance please contact:

Betsy Cooper
b*co communications
[email protected]
778-229-4947