Local Scotiabank employees 'get a PRO on their team' thanks to outstanding fundraising results

MONTREAL, Sept. 23 /CNW/ - Wheels will be spinning and heads will be turning when former CFL All-Star and Grey Cup winner, Bryan Chiu cheers on Scotiabank employees at the Montreal Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation RIDE for JDRF.

Having raised more funds than any other Scotiabank team, the Montreal Scotiabank employees won the opportunity to have Bryan Chiu provide on-the-spot coaching in next week's fun-filled charity challenge.

WHO:      Bryan Chiu, retired Montreal CFL Lineman, seven-time CFL All-
              Star, and CFL 'Most Outstanding Lineman' for 2002.
              Winning Scotiabank employees: Team captain Lynne Turner,
              Nikolas Klimis, Danielle Nguyen, Louiza Aleksanian, Laura
              Taliano, Roberto Pietracupa

    WHERE:    Place Ville Marie

    WHEN:     September 24, 2010
              Bryan Chiu will be onsite from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m.
              He'll be 'coaching' winning Scotiabank team from
              10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    WHY:      Scotiabank and its employees are committed to giving back to
              the communities we serve. Scotiabankers across the country will
              be involved with JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research events across
              the country.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.