Ottawa, ON (March 17, 2011) – On March 21st, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) will announce the recipients of its 2011 Para-Equipment fund on the one year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games closing ceremonies.
To celebrate the anniversary of the Games and acknowledge the strong government support for the Paralympic movement in Canada, the Minister of State for Sport, the Honourable Gary Lunn, will present some of the first pieces of equipment to be distributed in 2011 through the CPC’s Para-Equipment Fund (PEF).
The PEF delivers equipment grants to provincial and local level clubs, providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in sport and potentially become a part of the next generation of Paralympic medalists.
When: Monday, March 21st, 2011 – 12 noon EST
Where: Foyer, Centre Block, House of Commons
Who: The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport
Henry Storgaard, Canadian Paralympic
Committee CEO
2010 Paralympic medalist Karolina
Wisniewska (2 Bronze, Para-alpine
skiing)
2010 Team Canada sledge hockey players:
Jean Labonté, 2010 Team Captainand Opening Ceremony flag bearer,
2006 Gold/1998
Silver medalist;
Hervé Lord, five-time Paralympian, 2006 Gold/1998 Silver/1994 Bronze
medalist;
Marc Dorion, 2011 Assistant Team Captain,
2006 Gold medalist.
Local
Ottawa sports
club representatives and participants including;
Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Odyssey Boccia
Club
Members of media who are not part of the National Press Gallery should call 613-992-6517.
About
the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46
member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading
Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable
Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable
athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic
athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee
inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through
programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Mark Dottori
Canadian Paralympic Committee
613.569.4333 ext. 242
mdottori@paralympic.ca
