Scotiabank National Game Changer to be announced at the 100^th Grey Cup

WINNIPEG, Nov. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Winnipeg's Ian Rabb has been named a Scotiabank National Game Changer Finalist for his passion and dedication to helping people who suffer with addiction. Ian will be recognized on-field at the 100^th Grey Cup in Toronto where he could win $100,000 for Two Ten Recovery Inc, an organization with a mission to provide a sober environment for men and women in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.

"This is a win-win situation as I am representing our Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Two Ten Recovery for a chance to help save lives," said Ian Rabb. "If we won, we will use the money to enhance the homes we are currently running and create an employment program so the people we help can become independent and self-reliant more quickly. Please vote often."

About Ian:

• Ian has spent a decade helping change the lives of hundreds of people who suffer from addiction.
• After recognizing the lack of housing in Winnipeg for individuals recovering from substance abuse, he founded Two Ten Recovery, which provides safe, structured drug and alcohol-free housing.
• Ian helps provide hope and guidance and continues to fight to make a difference in the lives of recovering addicts and alcoholics.
• Ian has also served as a board member for Tamarack Rehabilitation Centre, the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, and as a participant in the Manitoba Meth Task Force.

Ian is one of eight Scotiabank National Game Changer Finalists, one for every CFL market. The Scotiabank National Game Changer will be announced during the game and broadcast on TSN during the 100^th Grey Cup on November 25, 2012.

"There are extraordinary people who do outstanding things for causes in our community every single day," said Terry Bjornson, Scotiabank's District Vice President, Winnipeg Region. "The Scotiabank Game Changer program has recognized dozens of community heroes over the course of the CFL season, and now Canadians have the chance to vote for a winner. We encourage everyone to go to www.ScotiabankGameChangers.com and vote today for the National Game Changer Finalist of their choice."

The winner will be chosen by an all-star jury panel comprised of Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Mark Cohon - Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, Stewart Johnston - President, TSN, and Scotiabank's Anatol von Hahn, and through public voting between October 29, 2012 and November 20, 2012.For more information about the Scotiabank Game Changers program and to vote, go to www.ScotiabankGameChangers.com

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a proud supporter of the Canadian Football League and is the Official Bank of the CFL, 100^th Grey Cup Festival, BC Lions, Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts. Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $45 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

About the Canadian Football League

The Canadian Football League is our league. The Grey Cup is our national championship and Canada's largest annual single sporting event. We are proudly preparing for the 100th Grey Cup in 2012. The celebration will span the country and culminate in a tremendous festival and game in Toronto this November. We invite all Canadians to be a part of it.

Image with caption: "Scotiabank National Game Changer Finalist Ian Rabb (left) with Justin Rabb (right) of Winnipeg, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Ian will be recognized on-field at the 100th Grey Cup where he could win a $100,000 charity prize for Two Ten Recovery Inc. (CNW Group/Scotiabank)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121124_C5686_PHOTO_EN_21137.jpg

SOURCE: Scotiabank