VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2011) -
WHAT: Scotiabank & United Way Community Spirit Awards
WHEN: 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 9
WHERE: Grand Ballroom, Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive
WHY: United Way of the Lower Mainland reveals 2010 fundraising results; presents campaign awards, innovative community program awards
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 8:20 a.m. announcement of total 2010 campaign dollars raised.
Approximately 800 people will gather for breakfast on Wednesday, March 9 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver to honour the thousands of volunteers and donors from many lower mainland workplaces who supported the 2010 United Way Campaign. United Way 2010 Campaign cabinet co-chairs, Professor Stephen J. Toope, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia and Kevin Layden, President and CEO of Wesbild Holdings Ltd. will announce this year's campaign total. Dollars raised improve lives and strengthen communities throughout the region.
Meanwhile, three Lower Mainland social service agencies will be recognized with a Celebration of Community Award presented by Scotiabank. The Celebration of Community Award recognizes community supports that respond in innovative ways to changing social conditions.
Contact Information: United Way of the Lower Mainland
Michael Becker
Media Relations
604-268-1333; cell 778-836-7530