MEDIA ADVISORY - Think you've got game? Be a fan of your health with Sun Life and Canada Basketball

TORONTO, June 27, 2024 /CNW/ - 

WHAT:	On Wednesday July 3, Sun Life and Canada Basketball are teaming up for an epic health and basketball takeover, at Yonge-Dundas Square, bringing Canadians the ultimate wellness experience.
	The Hoops & Health tournament will provide an opportunity for all Canadians to be a fan of their health and dive into the world of basketball with a chance to win exclusive prizes, watch top-tier basketball, meet Canada Basketball team players and learn about how Sun Life is helping Canadians live healthier lives through its products and philanthropic partnerships.
WHO:	• Select members of the Senior Men's National Team Canada Basketball Olympic Training Camp Roster
	• Kayla Alexander, Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
	• Shay Colley, Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
	• Nirra Fields, Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
	• Sami Hill, Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
	• Kady Dandeneau, Wheelchair Basketball Canada
	• Pat Anderson, Wheelchair Basketball Canada
	• Miranda Ayim, Canada Basketball Alumni
	• Miah Marie Langlois, Canada Basketball Alumni
	• Alison Chick, Senior Vice-President, Health Solutions, Sun Life Health
	• Paul Joliat, Vice-President, Global Partnerships & Marketing Planning
	• Sun Life charitable partners including Right To Play, Kids Help Phone, MLSE Foundation, Lay-Up, SickKids, University Health Network, Unity Charity, YMCA Three Rivers

Dive into the world of basketball for a chance to win prizes, watch top-tier basketball, and meet Canada Basketball players.

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Interview and b-roll opportunities available.

Media must RSVP with Alessandra Nigro by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Full breakdown of days' events available upon request.

WHEN:	Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET)
	8:30 a.m.	Media check-in opens.
	8:45 a.m.	Opening remarks + open shootaround.
	9:15 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.	Community youth, men's, women's 3x3 basketball tournaments, skills drills, health and community clinics, b-roll opportunities.
	12:30 – 1:30 p.m.	Men's National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.
	1:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Wheelchair Basketball Canada appearance + media interview opportunities.
	4:30 – 5:30 p.m.	Women's National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.
	6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Team Canada Alumni National Team appearance + media interview opportunities.
	9:00 p.m.	B-roll opportunity closes. End of event.
WHERE:	Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.47 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Media Contact:
Alessandra Nigro
Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life
M. 416-859-6918
[email protected]

SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.