/R E P E A T -- Media invitation - Press Conference - 10th anniversary of the 48-HOUR RIDE Make-A-Wish / Fais-Un-Voeu Québec - Under the Honorary Chairmanship of the Mayor of Montreal, Mr. Denis Coderre/

MONTREAL, June 6th, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The 48-HOUR RIDE Make-A-Wish^® / Fais-Un-Voeu^MD Québec event will celebrate its 10^th anniversary on September 16-17-18^th on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. For the occasion, the organizers aimed high; the Mayor of Montreal, Mr. Denis Coderre, has accepted the invitation to the 48-HOUR RIDE as Honorary President. In addition, 10 Quebec celebrities will also join the cause in this large-scale gathering to grant wishes for ill children.

Since 2007, this cycling event helped raise over $7,500,000 for Make-A-Wish / Fais-Un-Voeu Québec, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Where:	City Hall of Montreal, in the Hall of Honor
When:	Tuesday, June 7^th 2016, 2 p.m.
Who:	Mr. Denis Coderre, Mayor of the city of Montreal François Morency, Herby Moreau, Alex Perron and François Massicotte, among the 10 celebrities rallied for the fundraising event - opportunities for on-site interviews Victoria and Jude-Alexandre, 5 and 7 years old, wish kids and Honorary Co-Presidents

The 48-HOUR RIDE Make-A-Wish / Fais-Un-Voeu Québec is one of the three major events of cycling in Quebec in addition to being the largest fundraiser for the Foundation. Focusing on team spirit, mobilization, and achievement, the event attracts corporations, families and occasional riders, who are passionate about cycling. www.48hourride.ca 

Since 2001, Make-A-Wish / Fais-Un-Vœu Québec grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Quebec chapter is independent of Make-A-Wish Canada and is a member of the Make-A-Wish International family, the most important nonprofit organization that grants wishes for children. Present in nearly 50 countries, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 350,000 wishes since its inception in 1980. www.makeawishqc.ca

All funds raised in Quebec go towards granting the wishes of children in Quebec.

SOURCE 48-HOUR RIDE

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