Media Alert - Heart & Stroke Announces New Fundraising Initiative

TORONTO, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - On Thursday, October 14, 2010, you are invited to join The Heart and Stroke Foundation as it embarks on the next step of its journey to eliminate heart disease and stroke. Members of the Foundation will be on hand to announce a new initiative to raise funds for leading-edge scientific research, identifying new and exciting opportunities that hold extraordinary promise in extending lives. In addition to the announcement there will be an exciting photo opportunity that will have people stopping in the street.

Mark it in your calendar - this announcement is sure to surprise you.

WHAT	The Heart and Stroke Foundation will launch a new initiative to help raise funds to eliminate heart disease and stroke and reduce their impact through the advancement of research and its application.
WHO	Marco Di Buono PhD, Director of Research, The Heart and Stroke Foundation
WHEN	Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:15 p.m. - Media registration at Heart & Stroke Kiosk 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. - One-on-one interviews with Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson 12:30 to 12:37 p.m. - Photo opportunity 12:40 p.m. - Event wraps up
WHERE	Yonge and Eglinton Square 2300 Yonge Street North west corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue

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