Skaters lace up in pink on the Rideau Canal to support the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
OTTAWA, Feb. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM)
(NYSE: CM) -- As official sponsor of Ottawa's annual Winterlude festival and
presenting sponsor of the Rideau Canal Skateway, CIBC invites
visitors to don pink for a special "CIBC Skate for the Cure" on
February 14 in support of the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). The event will help raise
awareness for the estimated one in nine Canadian women expected to
be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
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WHEN:
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Sunday, Feb. 14,
2016
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10:30
a.m.
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WHERE:
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Rideau Canal
Skateway
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CIBC Rest Area on
Fifth Ave.
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WHO:
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Ottawa Mayor Jim
Watson
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Marie-José Barrette,
Senior Manager, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC
Run for the Cure
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Derek Mainville,
District Vice-President, Ottawa East, CIBC
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Thousands of visitors
including CBCF volunteers, CIBC team members, family and
friends
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WHAT:
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- Raise breast cancer
awareness
- Wear pink to show
your love and support for those affected by breast
cancer
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ACTIVITIES:
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- Meet CBCF volunteers and warm up at CIBC Rest
Area's fire pit;
- Enjoy a hot beverage, including pink tea
- Free sleigh rentals Feb. 13-15, courtesy of
CIBC
- Onsite entertainment and surprise
giveaways
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About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based financial institution with 11
million individual, small business, commercial and institutional
clients. CIBC and its employees invest in the social and economic
development of communities, with a focus on Kids, Cures and
Community. In 2015, CIBC contributed more than $65 million to support community initiatives
across Canada. This year, CIBC
will mark its 20th year as title sponsor of the Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure and over two decades of
support for breast cancer research and treatment. Ongoing
news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at
www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre/ or by following on Twitter @CIBC,
Facebook (www.facebook.com/CIBC) and Instagram @CIBCNow.
About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is the leading
community-driven organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without
breast cancer. Its investments in innovative and relevant research
and education have led to progress in breast cancer prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and care. Since 1986, CBCF has been at the
forefront of a nationwide movement supporting and advocating for
the breast cancer community. For more information, visit
www.cbcf.org
SOURCE Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce