PANDORA Jewelry Signs on as Sponsor for Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series in Canada

TORONTO, April 4, 2014 /CNW/ - PANDORA Jewelry announced today the sponsorship of three Unique Lives & Experiences lectures taking place across Canada during April and May 2014. As the leading North American women's lecture series, Unique Lives & Experiences annually showcases the remarkable stories of distinguished speakers to motivate, challenge and enlighten women and men in their own lives.

"As a brand that celebrates the unique and individual stories of all women, we are thrilled to partner with Unique Lives & Experiences to give Canadian women the opportunity to hear firsthand from other women who have successfully overcome personal and professional challenges," said Angel Ilagan, Vice President, Marketing, PANDORA Americas. "These lectures also provide a way for PANDORA to help inspire women with powerful messages of happiness, success and determination."

PANDORA's sponsorship includes a total of three different lectures to be held in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Each lecture includes an open question and answer session as well as an invitation-only post-lecture reception hosted by PANDORA.

• Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto
  Award-winning actress Glenn Close and her sister, Jessie Close, will speak about confronting the stigma of mental illness. Jessie is a writer who has lived with bipolar illness for most of her life, but wasn't properly diagnosed until 2004. Her son, Calen, is also living with schizoaffective disorder. Glenn and Jessie have been pioneers in using their fame to speak publicly about the struggles of individuals, and their families, living with mental illness. Glenn, Jessie and Calen founded and are actively involved in "Bring Change to Mind," a nonprofit organization committed to tackling the stigma and discrimination of mental illness.
  Call 416-872-4255 to purchase tickets.
  
  
• Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Orpheum Theater in Vancouver
  Journalist Laura Ling will speak about her captivity in North Korea. Ling and a colleague had been reporting on a story about the trafficking of North Korean women when the two were violently apprehended by North Korean soldiers along the Chinese-North Korean border. Originally sentenced to 12 years in a labor prison, Ling's release was secured by then U.S. President Bill Clinton in 2009 after she spent months in captivity. Today, Ling continues to report on sensitive topics such as women's rights in Turkey, slave labour in the Amazon, and Internet Censorship in China, among other topics.
  Call 1-866-449-8118 to purchase tickets.
  
  
• Monday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary
  Award-winning actress and best-selling author Shirley MacLaine will speak about her life experiences from her film and stage career, her journey on the Camino, and her greatest passion: the spirit, mind and body. Using her renowned wit and candour, Shirley will share all the things she is over dealing with in life, love, and home and the larger world — including her viewpoints on our connection to the divine.
  Call 1-866-449-8118 to purchase tickets.

To learn more about the lecture series, speakers or to buy tickets online, visit www.uniquelives.com.

About PANDORA
For more than 30 years, PANDORA has been making its mark in the international fine jewellery industry and is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished designs made from genuine materials at affordable prices. The collections inspire women to embrace their individuality with romantic and feminine pieces that capture the unforgettable moments of life. The strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high quality and the unique threaded bracelet system (U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507). The affordable luxury collections include customizable charm bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling silver and 14K and 18K gold. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry is sold in over 80 countries on six continents in over 10,300 locations, including approximately 1,100 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the PANDORA collection, build a personal piece online or locate a jeweler, please visit PANDORA.net. For news and updates, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs over 8,500 people worldwide, of whom more than 5,900 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewellery. PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark. In 2013, PANDORA's total revenue was DKK 9.0 billion (approximately EUR 1.2 billion). For more information about PANDORA, please visit www.pandoragroup.com.

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