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Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way to raise money for community agencies initiatives that help build a better city

TORONTO, June 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Tomorrow night, the streets of downtown will be crawling with "rats" running to make their city stronger through the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way.

This marks the 11th year of the 5km downtown race, which raises money for United Way's network of local agencies that help people when they need it most, as well as the charity's neighbourhood initiatives that work to improve whole communities.

WHAT:  Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way
       
PHOTO OP:  Close to 1,200 racers poised at the Start Line. Many participants will be dressed in "cheesy," rat-inspired costumes.
       
WHERE:  Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West
  Adelaide Street entrance
       



Race starts on Adelaide behind Scotia Plaza
Runners travel north on Bay to Bloor
East on Bloor to Yonge
South on Yonge back to Scotia Plaza
       
WHEN:  Thursday, June 14, 2012
       


Pre-race festivities: 6 p.m.
Race start: 8 p.m.
After-party and Award Ceremony: Approximately 8:45 p.m.
       
  Fastest finishers cross the line in under 15 minutes.

 

 

For further information:

Media contacts:

Caitlin Stidwill, United Way Toronto
Desk: 416-777-1444 ext. 396
Mobile: 416-557-8508
Email: cstidwill@uwgt.org    

Kara Merpaw, Scotiabank
Desk: 416-866-3792
Mobile: 416-333-8795
Email: kara.merpaw@scotiabank.com