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    MEDIA ADVISORY - Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond returns as Honorary Chair of the 2011 Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge
    • Special skate with a record 40 participating charities to officially kick off fundraising

    RICHMOND, BC, March 11 /CNW/ - Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond will lace up his skates this Tuesday when he gets on the ice with representatives from a record 40 local charities to launch this year's Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge and mark the countdown to the 13th Annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon & 5K on Sunday, June 26, 2011.  

    WHAT:    As Honorary Chair of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge, Mason will team up with representatives of this year's 40 official charities, and members of the community for a friendly skate to encourage the public to 'run for the sake of others' at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon & 5K. 
       
    WHO:  
     
    • NHL player Mason Raymond, Vancouver Canucks forward & Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge Honorary Chair
    • Representatives from 40 official Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge official charities
    • Clifton Cunningham, Race Director, Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon & 5K
    • Rob Wilkins, Scotiabank District Vice President, Downtown Vancouver and Northern B.C. District
       
    WHERE:  Richmond Olympic Oval
      6111 River Road, Richmond
       
    WHEN:   Tuesday, March 15, 2011  
      2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
     
    • 2:00 p.m. - Remarks
    • 2:10 p.m. Q&A
    • 2:20 p.m. - skate with charity and community representatives
    • 2:45-3:45 p.m. - Autograph signing with Mason Raymond
       
    WHY:  In its 12-year history, the Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon has raised over $1.7 million for local charities. This year, the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge expands to include a record 40 community charities.
    For further information:

    Robyn Harper, office: 416-933-1093, cell: 416-427-5648 or robyn_harper@scotiacapital.com