Sports Legends Darryl Sittler and Paul Masotti to Coach Scotiabank Riders at
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 2010 Ride for Diabetes Research
- Local Scotiabank Employees get a 'Pro' on their team thanks to outstanding fundraising -
TORONTO, Sept. 30 /CNW/ - Wheels will be spinning and heads will be turning as five Toronto Scotiabank employees get personal "coaching" and encouragement from former Toronto NHL Captain, Darryl Sittler and retired Toronto CFL Wide Receiver, Paul Masotti at tomorrow's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 2010 Ride for Diabetes Research.
Having raised more funds than any other Toronto area Scotiabank team, the Scotiabank employees won the opportunity to have Sittler and Masotti provide on-the-spot coaching at tomorrow's fun-filled charity challenge.
WHO: Darryl Sittler - former Toronto NHL Payer and Captain Paul Masotti - former Toronto CFL Wide Receiver Highest Scotiabank Fundraisers: Team Captain Camille Phulchand, Team Members, Brooke Bourdeau, Oscar Zimmerman, Frankie Liu and Carlos Brito WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Salon A Level 300 North Building (Media should check-in at media registration, next to the volunteer sign- in) WHEN: October 1, 2010 Darryl Sittler and Paul Masotti will be onsite from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm They'll be 'coaching' winning Scotiabank team from 12:00 noon - 12:45 They'll be on-stage at approximately 12:25 pm WHY: Scotiabank and its employees are committed to giving back to the communities we serve and are involved with JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research events across the country.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.
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