Helping Children Rise: Right To Play’s The Heroes Gala
Toronto, Ontario
This year, Right To Play is recognizing two exceptional Canadians and longtime supporters of Right To Play: Olympic Gold Medalist and Right To Play Ambassador Caroline Ouellette and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Canada, Louis Vachon. Both Ouellette and Vachon have actively worked to unlock young people’s potential through play and sport, and continue to support every child’s right to rise above their challenges.
The Heroes Gala is made possible by Title Sponsors Power Corporation of Canada and National Bank of Canada. The event will feature special performances by Cirque du Soleil and Sean Jones, as well as the presentation of Youth Leadership Awards to two outstanding young women who participate in Right To Play’s programming.
When: Thursday, October 11, 2018
- VIP Reception (Media Availability): 5:30 p.m.
- Cocktail Reception: 6 p.m.
- Dinner and Evening Program: 7 p.m.
- After Party Dessert Reception: 9:30 p.m
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre. 222 Bremner Blvd, South Building
Who:
- Louis Vachon, President and CEO of The National Bank
- Caroline Ouellette, Olympic Gold Medal Olympian
- Kevin Frey, CEO of Right To Play International
- Johann Olav Koss, Founder Of Right To Play
- Crystal Clark McGregor, Youth Hero Award winner, PLAY program
For more information, please follow @RightToPlayCAN, #TheHeroesGala and visit www.righttoplay.ca.
Award recipients and Right To Play key partners and spokespeople will be available to the media at the event. Please RSVP your attendance to the contacts below.
National Bank
Claudia Gervais Senior Director, PR, Client Services, Sid Lee
(514) 778-9870
Right To Play
Michael Rajzman
Director, Marketing and Communications, Canada
+1 (416) 203-0190 x 333
mrajzman@righttoplay.com