TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - Wilfrid Laurier
University and Sun Life Financial will make an exciting
announcement impacting children and youth who are at risk of
developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases in high
priority neighbourhoods. This innovative program will focus on
physical activity and nutrition education to give caregivers and
children the foundation they need to make healthier lifestyle
choices and ultimately reduce the risk of developing type 2
diabetes.
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DATE:
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Tuesday, December 6,
2016
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TIME:
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10 a.m.
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WHERE:
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Wilfrid Laurier
University
Atrium, Science Building
75 University Ave West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
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WHO:
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- Rob Donelson, Vice-President,
Development & Alumni Relations, Wilfrid Laurier
University
- Stephanie Lupinacci,
Director, Philanthropy, Global Marketing, Sun Life
Financial
- Dr. Paul Jessop, Dean of
Science, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Dr. Pam Bryden, Chair,
Professor, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier
University
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Space is limited - members of the media are requested to
RSVP to Alessandra Nigro at
alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a
leading international financial services organization providing a
diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to
individuals and corporate customers. Sun Life Financial has
operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan,
Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2016, the Sun Life Financial group
of companies had total assets under management of $908 billion. For more information please visit
www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
About Wilfrid Laurier
University
Wilfrid Laurier
University is a leading Canadian university known for
academic excellence and a culture that inspires lives of leadership
and purpose. Laurier has a distinct commitment to teaching,
research and scholarship, combined with a strong student focus,
high levels of student satisfaction and a deep sense of community.
Laurier's innovative educational model purposefully integrates the
academic learning experience with an experiential learning
component.
The university has more than 19,000 students throughout its
campuses in Waterloo and
Brantford and locations in
Kitchener and Toronto. The university celebrated its
centennial in 2011. www.wlu.ca.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
Media Relations Contact:
Alessandra Nigro
Manager, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Financial
T. 416-979-4884
C. 416-859-6918
alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Canada