Media Advisory: Senior CIBC Executives willing to share their stories about why the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is important

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Senior Executives from CIBC will be at the Toronto Run site for the CIBC Run for the Cure to share their stories about why they have become involved in the Run.

Who:	Christina Kramer, Executive Vice-President and National Run Champion Veni Iozzo, Senior Vice-President
When:	Sunday, September 30 9:00 am
Where:	University of Toronto, St. George Campus

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. In 2011, CIBC contributed more than $35 million to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations.

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Since 1992, the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure has been the largest, single-day, volunteer-led national event in support of creating a future without breast cancer. In 2011, close to 170,000 participants raised over $30 million to fund innovative breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. On Sunday, September 30, 2012 this national movement will again connect participants and volunteers in 60 communities across the country. For more information, visit www.cbcf.org

 

SOURCE: CIBC

Sean Hamilton, Director, External Communications and Media Relations, CIBC, Tel: [phone], cell [phone] or [email protected]