Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Canadian Olympians share their approach to success as the Games near

TORONTO, June 7, 2012 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, June 12, five Canadian athletes sponsored by PwC Canada will meet in Toronto to share their thoughts on Olympic preparation and excitement for the upcoming Games.

London medal hopefuls Carol Huynh and Jen Abel will join Matt Hallat, Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue for an afternoon of events with Boys & Girls Club participants and staff, followed by a media interview opportunity at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON.

WHAT/ WHEN:	Photo/video opportunity with athletes with Boys & Girls Club participants and staff at the PwC Tower on Tuesday, June 12 from 3:00-4:00p.m. (Photos can also be provided by PwC)
	Interview AND photo/ video opportunity with athletes at Rogers Centre on Tuesday, June 12 from 5:45-6:30p.m.
WHO:	Carol Huynh, Olympic Gold Medallist - Wrestler Jen Abel, World Championship Silver medallist - Diver Matt Hallat, Para-Alpine Ski Team member Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue, Olympic Gold Medallist - Figure skaters
WHERE:	Photo/video opportunity only PwC Tower - 18 York Street, third floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B2
	Interview AND photo/video opportunity Rogers Centre - Summit Suite, 1 Blue Jays Way, Gate 13 (northwest corner), Toronto, ON, M5V 1J1

About Team PwC
PwC has a long tradition of supporting athletes in Canada and in June of 2011 launched Team PwC, which includes nine of Canada's top athletes who reflect the diversity of PwC's people and represent PwC's values of excellence, teamwork and leadership. Team PwC includes Cyclist - Ryder Hesjedal, Swimmer - Ryan Cochrane, Wrestler - Carol Huynh, Short Track Speed Skaters - Charles and Francois Hamelin, Figure Skaters - Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue, Diver - Jen Abel, and Para-Alpine Skier - Matt Hallat.

About PwC Canada
PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com/ca.

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To RSVP or to request an interview please contact:

Abby Yung
Media relations specialist
[email protected]
416.687.8644