Canucks’ Mascot FIN will be at London Drugs in Abbotsford Noon to 1pm for a fundraising barbecueWHO: Team Alliance RIDE FOR HOPE cyclists
WHEN: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
- 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – South Surrey London Drugs, Morgan Crossing, 130-15850 26th Ave
- 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Langley London Drugs, 20202 – 66th Avenue
- 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Abbotsford London Drugs, West Oaks Mall, 32700 South Fraser Way Fundraising BBQ
- 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Chilliwack London Drugs, Cottonwood Mall, 45585 Luckakuk Way
- 5:30 p.m. – Conclusion of Ride for Hope in Memorial Park in Hope, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C., July 9, 2012 – On July 11th, 2012 a team of 50 cyclists including Canucks Alumni will Ride For Hope. The sixth annual Ride for Hope will stretch over 200 kilometres, beginning at the Morgan Crossing London Drugs in South Surrey at 8:30 a.m. and finishing at 5:30 p.m. in Hope at the Memorial Park. Along the way participants will make stops at three London Drugs locations in the group’s efforts to raise funds for Canuck Place. London Drugs customers will have the opportunity to meet members of Team Alliance as well as FIN – the Canucks mascot, who will be joining the riders for a fundraising barbecue at London Drugs in Abbotsford from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.at the West Oaks Mall.
“We encourage our customers to come out and meet the Canucks Alumni and FIN, and help support the riders in their goal of raising money for Canuck Place,” said Clint Mahlman, London Drugs senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer. “As strong supporters of our communities, London Drugs is proud to be a returning sponsor of this year’s “Ride for Hope” in support of the many children and families who are cared for at Canuck Place “
The Ride for Hope charity bike ride was developed to raise awareness and funds for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, a health care facility that provides specialized care for children living with life-threatening illness and support for their families throughout British Columbia. Team Alliance is a team of like-minded athletes who enjoy achieving their athletic goals by competing and racing in both road and mountain bike events. This year Team Alliance members signing autographs at the Abbotsford London Drugs are Canuck Alumni Jeff Bandura, Terry Bingley, Dean Malkoc, Gary Nylund and Philip Von Stefenelli along with Vaughan Karpan and BC Lions Alumni Shawn Stewart.
For additional fundraising of the Ride For Hope all Lower Mainland London Drugs will be selling Truffini’s 106 gram Chocolate bars for $2.99 with proceeds going to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
ABOUT CANUCK PLACE
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice provides a comprehensive continuum of care to over 400 children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and families throughout British Columbia. The unique program offers world-class pediatric palliative care within a home-like environment and year-round 24-hour consultation support. With caring, professional staff and over 350 volunteers, it is a place for children and families to come in their time of need. For more information, please visit www.canuckplace.org, www.facebook.com/CanuckPlaceChildrensHospices and www.twitter.com/canuckplace.
ABOUT LONDON DRUGS
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs has 75 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba including its online store www.londondrugs.com London Drugs offers consumers a range of products from digital cameras and cosmetics to computers and televisions. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people with pharmacy and health care services being the heart of its business. Committed to innovation and superior customer service, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.
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For more information please contact:
Cynnamon Schreinert, London Drugs Media Relations
604-802-2733 cynnamon@shaw.ca
