Vital Drowning Prevention Information Now Available To More Ontarians
The Lifesaving Society to unveil materials translated in 28 languages on
Swim to Survive is the Lifesaving Society's survival training program that defines the essential minimum skills needed by all Canadians to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. Since its launch, more than 200,000 Ontario Grade 3 students have participated in the program.
Who: Barbara Byers, Public Education Director for the Lifesaving Society will unveil the newly translated parent information packages with Tony DePascal, Vice President, Commercial - Peel, RBC; and grade 3 students from Worthington Public School and Our Lady of Providence in Brampton. What: A 30-minute press conference and photo opportunity with above noted spokespersons, translated materials enlarged for the event, and students from Worthington Public School enrolled in Swim to Survive. One-on-one interview opportunities with spokespersons and children enrolled in Swim to Survive. Filming of Grade 3 students demonstrating Swim to Survive skills in the pool for one hour following remarks. When: November 12, 2009, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Events Timeline: Press conference is 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Interview and filming opportunities in pool area from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Additional interviews with spokespersons available until 12 noon Press release to be released via CNW Group at 6 a.m. Where: South Fletcher's Sportsplex, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd., Brampton Free parking located off Ray Lawson Blvd, near Don Cherry's Sports Grill. Enter via south entrance marked Pool & Fitness Centre.
For further information: To arrange interviews or confirm your attendance, please contact: Lauren Grant or Karen Krugel, PraxisPR, (905) 949-8255 ext. 227 or 233, (416) 627-9416 or (416) 559-9200 (cell phones), [email protected] or [email protected]
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