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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 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Tonight, 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