Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Top Athletes, Coaches, Builders and Team to star at Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame and Sport Awards Ceremony

TORONTO, May 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Some of the very best and brightest stars of the Canadian Paralympic Movement - past, present and future - will be in Toronto this Friday for the Canadian Paralympic Committee's 2013 Hall of Fame and Sport Awards ceremony.

Media are invited to interview inductees and to capture photo and video during lunch on Friday May 10 as well as during the formal induction and awards ceremony on Friday evening.

WHO:

• David Legg, President, Canadian Paralympic Committee
• Karen O'Neill, incoming CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee
• Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
• Benoît Huot, 19-time Paralympic medallist, Ceremony Emcee
• CPC 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees: Athletes Robert Easton, Jennifer Krempien and Tim McIsaac; Coach Tim Frick; Builders Janet Dunn and John Howe. Bios here: http://www.paralympic.ca/en/About-Us/Inductees.html
• CPC Sport Awards recipients for 2012: Best Games Debut, Best Team Performance, Best Male Athlete, Best Female Athlete, Para-Development Coach, Tim Frick Paralympic Coach Excellence

WHERE and WHEN:
Friday, May 10

12:15 - 13:00: Congress Luncheon, Courtyard Hall Foyer, The Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont. [HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES]

18:00 - 21:00: Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame and Sport Awards Ceremony:
Mattamy Athletic Centre (former Maple Leaf Gardens), 50 Carlton St., Toronto, Ont.
Reception from 18:00 - 19:15, Dinner and Ceremony at 19:15 [HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES AND SPORT AWARD RECIPIENTS]

MEDIA CONTACT: Media requesting interviews are asked to contact Alison Korn at [email protected] / Cell: 613-298-4927

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca

SOURCE: Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)

Alison Korn
Manager, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Phone: [phone] ext. 243
Cell: 613-298-4927
[email protected]

Martin Richard
Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Tel: [phone] ext. 224
Cell: 613-725-4339
[email protected]

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