/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Airport Arrival: Canadian Paralympic Athletes touching down at Toronto's Pearson Airport/

Gold Medalist Summer Mortimer and Bronze Medalist Virginia McLachlan to arrive with Teammates on Air Canada Flight #AC857

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - A wave of Canadian Paralympic athletes competing in London for the 2012 Paralympic Games will return to Canada on September 10, 2012.

Media are invited to join Canadians in welcoming them home at Toronto's Pearson Airport.

WHO: London 2012 Canadian Paralympic Athletes

WHAT: Airport Arrival, Media and Photo opportunity

WHEN: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 14:45 EST

WHERE: Toronto's Pearson Airport - Flight# AC857

WHY: Great opportunity to celebrate Canada's success at the London Paralympic Games

Athlete Name	Hometown	Sport
Robert HUDSON	Moose Jaw, SK	Archery
Alexandre DUPONT	Bradwell, SK	Athletics
Curtis THOM	Mississauga, ON	Athletics
Keira-Lyn FRIE	Saskatoon, SK	Athletics
Kyle PETTEY	Campbellford, ON	Athletics
Josh CASSIDY	Ottawa, ON	Athletics
Leah ROBINSON	Mannheim, ON	Athletics
Rachael BURROWS	Barrie, ON	Athletics
Virginia MCLACHLAN - Gold	Windsor, ON	Athletics
Adam DUKOVICH	London , ON	Boccia
Benson AU	Richmond, BC	Boccia
Brock RICHARDSON	Brampton, ON	Boccia
Michael CLARK	St-Thoms,ON	Boccia
Tammy MCLEOD	Strathroy, ON	Boccia
Alexandre CLOUTIER	Québec, QC	Cycling
Dominique MAINGUY	Québec, QC	Cycling
Marie-Eve CROTEAU	Ste-Adele, QC	Cycling
Mark LEDO	Toronto, ON	Cycling
Robbi WELDON	Thunder Bay, ON	Cycling
Robert  LABBÉ	St-Nérée-de-Bellechasse, QC	Cycling
Shelley GAUTIER	Niagara Falls, ON	Cycling
Justin KARN	Fergus, ON	Judo
Timothy REES	Williams Lake, BC	Judo
Victoria NOLAN	Toronto, ON	Rowing
Isaac BOUCKLEY	Port Hope, ON	Swimming
Michael HEATH	Woodstock, ON	Swimming
Rhea SCHMIDT	Winnipeg, MB	Swimming
Summer MORTIMER -2 Gold, Silver and Bronze	Ancaster, ON	Swimming
Abdi Fatah DINI	Scarborough, ON	Wheelchair Basketball
Bo HEDGES	Wonowon, BC	Wheelchair Basketball
David DUREPOS	Canterbury, NB	Wheelchair Basketball
Joey JOHNSON	Lorette, MB	Wheelchair Basketball
Katie HARNOCK	St. Jacobs, ON	Wheelchair Basketball
Tamara STEEVES	Mississauga, ON	Wheelchair Basketball
Tracey FERGUSON	Toronto, ON	Wheelchair Basketball
Tyler MILLER	Kitchener, ON	Wheelchair Basketball
Jared FUNK	Niverville, MB	Wheelchair Rugby
Jason CRONE	Owen Sound, ON	Wheelchair Rugby
Joel DEMBE	Toronto, ON	Wheelchair Tennis

Note to Media: Interview opportunities will take place in the International Arrivals area.

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.

Follow Your Team:
www.paralympic.ca/london2012
www.facebook.com/CDNParalympics
www.twitter.com/CDNParalympics #London2012 #GoCanadaGo
www.youtube.com/CDNParalympics

SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)

For more information, please contact:
Kimberley McLachlan
Senior Coordinator, Athlete & Media Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Cell: 613-883-1477
[email protected]