/R E P E A T -- Media invitation - Official launch - Tremblant's 24h, 16th Edition "Motivated by the children!"/

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Media representatives are invited to the official launch of the 16^th edition of Tremblant's 24h for the opportunity to meet the children who've been paired with the teams, hear their moving stories and learn what motivates participants in this event. The kick-off is at 5:00 PM Wednesday night, October 12, at the Société des arts technologiques (SAT) and will be attended by a number of celebrities and 24h ambassadors.

The 24-hour event itself takes place on December 9, 10, and 11, when skiers, walkers and runners will join efforts to support the cause of sick and underprivileged children.

On the program: testimonials, speeches and motivational messages, all in a festive atmosphere. On this night, we salute the courage and strength of the children who will benefit from this important fundraiser. Some of the kids will attend the launch to represent Fondation Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau and Fondation Tremblant, two of the three organizations that benefit from the event.

WHAT	Official launch of Tremblant's 24h
WHEN	Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE	SAT – Société des arts technologiques 1201 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal
WHO	Ambassadors and celebrities of Tremblant's 24h of Skiing/Walk & Run: Alexandre Bilodeau, Alexandre Despaties, Philippe Fehmiu, Anne-Marie Withenshaw, Paul Doucet, Marie-Claude Sabourin, Erik Guay and Mélissa Lavergne

The bar is being set high this year: the organizers hope to welcome 2,000 skiers and more than 1,000 walkers and runners so that the donation race can top last year's record of $2.7 million. Tremblant's 24h has raised a grand total of over $20 million for children's causes since 2001.

Photo ops and interviews can be arranged at the launch.

Join the conversation! Use the hashtags #24hTremblant #my24h

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SOURCE Tremblant's 24h

Isabelle Paquette, Morin Relations Publiques, 514-286-8688, ext. 229, 514-581-8981, [email protected]