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Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way to raise money for community agencies initiatives that help build a better city

TORONTO, June 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Tomorrow night, the streets of downtown will be crawling with "rats" running to make their city stronger through the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way.

This marks the 11^th year of the 5km downtown race, which raises money for United Way's network of local agencies that help people when they need it most, as well as the charity's neighbourhood initiatives that work to improve whole communities.

WHAT:	Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way
PHOTO OP:	Close to 1,200 racers poised at the Start Line. Many participants will be dressed in "cheesy," rat-inspired costumes.
WHERE:	Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West
	Adelaide Street entrance
	Race starts on Adelaide behind Scotia Plaza Runners travel north on Bay to Bloor East on Bloor to Yonge South on Yonge back to Scotia Plaza
WHEN:	Thursday, June 14, 2012
	Pre-race festivities: 6 p.m. Race start: 8 p.m. After-party and Award Ceremony: Approximately 8:45 p.m.
	Fastest finishers cross the line in under 15 minutes.

 

 

Media contacts:

Caitlin Stidwill, United Way Toronto
Desk: 416-777-1444 ext. 396
Mobile: [phone]
Email: [email protected]    

Kara Merpaw, Scotiabank
Desk: 416-866-3792
Mobile: [phone]
Email: [email protected]