REGINA, SK - May 21, 2014 /CNW - To celebrate a new year of the Scotiabank Game Changers program, Scotiabank and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are inviting the community to a kick-off barbeque in Regina, which features Roughrider players/alumni and Gainer the Gopher in attendance, as well as great food and giveaways for fans that stop by.

Money raised by the events will go to Cameco Touchdown for Dreams. 

Scotiabank encourages everyone to take part in this year's Scotiabank Game Changers program by nominating community heroes they want to see recognized during the Saskatchewan Roughriders' regular season. Nominations open on May 28 atwww.scotiabankgamechangers.com. Individual Scotiabank Game Changers will be recognized and awarded $1,000 for the registered charity or non-profit cause of their choice at the first eight regular season home games. Scotiabank will also provide a $25,000 donation to the Scotiabank Game Changer finalist at the last regular season home game.

WHAT: 
BBQs celebrating the launch of the 2014 Scotiabank Game Changers Program. The community is invited to come down to enjoy great food and prizes, meet Roughrider players, take photos with Gainer the Gopher and raise money for the great cause Cameco Touchdown for Dreams!

WHO:  
Saskatchewan Roughrider players 
Gainer the Gopher
Representatives from local charities

WHEN: 
Thursday, May 29^th, 2014 
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 
Scotiabank Branch at 625 University Park Drive, Regina

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada's most international bank. Through Bright Future, our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level across six pillars: health, education, social services, arts and culture, environment and sports. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average some $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

Media Inquiries: 
Rene Samulewitsch 
High Road Communications
416-644-2287
rene.samulewitsch@highroad.com

Diana Hart
Scotiabank
diana.hart@scotiabank.com 
416-866-7238