- Local Scotiabank Employees get a 'Pro' on their team thanks to outstanding fundraising -

HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 6 /CNW/ - Wheels will be spinning and heads will be turning as five Hamilton Scotiabank employees get personal "coaching" and encouragement from former Hamilton Tiger Cats receiver, Mike Morreale at tomorrow's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 2010 Ride for Diabetes Research.

Having raised more funds than any other Hamilton area Scotiabank team, the Scotiabank employees won the opportunity to have Morreale provide on-the-spot coaching at tomorrow's fun-filled charity challenge.

WHO:      Mike Morreale - former Hamilton Tiger Cats receiver
              Highest Scotiabank Fundraisers: Team Captain Carlos Azevedo and
              team members, Gidi Novello, Nancy Frketich, Lynn Jackson and
              Ian MacGregor

    WHERE:    Jackson Square, Plaza Level

    WHEN:     October 7, 2010
              Mike Morreale will be onsite from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
              Mike will coach the winning Scotiabank team from 12:00 noon -
              12:40 pm
              He will be on-stage at approximately 12:20 pm

    WHY:      Scotiabank and its employees are committed to giving back to
              the communities we serve and are 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.