HAMILTON, ON - May 21, 2014 /CNW - To celebrate a new year of the Scotiabank Game Changers program, Scotiabank and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are inviting the community to a kick off barbeque, which will have great food, prizes and special guests, Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Mike Filer, Brandon Boudreaux, Brian Bulcke, cheerleaders and mascot TC! Money raised by the events will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton. 

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 Hamilton Ticats regular season. Nominations open on May 28 atwww.scotiabankgamechangers.com. 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 Ticats regular home games this season. Scotiabank will also provide a $25,000 donation to a Scotiabank Game Changer finalist at the final home game of the year.

WHAT: 

BBQs celebrating the new launch of the 2014 Scotiabank Game Changers Program. The community is invited to come down to enjoy great food and prizes, meet Ticats players, cheerleaders and mascot TC and raise money for the great cause, Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton!

WHO:  

Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Mike Filer, Brandon Boudreaux, Brian Bulcke, cheerleaders and mascot TC
Representatives from local charities
Michael Blendeman, Scotiabank Branch Manager

WHEN: 

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

Scotiabank Branch (Centre Mall)
1255 Barton Street E 
Hamilton

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.

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Diana Hart
Scotiabank
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416-866-7238