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DATE: Sunday, May 27th, 2007 (Sunday, June 3rd, in Ottawa)
TIME: 11 a.m.
LOCATIONS: Montreal-Mount Royal Park
Toronto-Metro Hall
Kitchener-Victoria Park Gazebo
London-Springbank Park
Calgary-Princes’ Island Park
Edmonton-Legislature Grounds
Vancouver-Stanley Park (Lumberman’s Arch)
Victoria-Beacon Hill Park (Cameron Bandshell)
Ottawa-Confederation Park (June 3rd)
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PRESS KITS: At 10 a.m., press kits will be available at the media desk at
each location and representatives of the Walk will be available to answer
questions.
THE EVENT:
On Sunday, May 27th, (Sunday, June 3rd, in Ottawa) Canadians in cities
across the country will come together to participate in the World Partnership
Walk, Canada’s largest annual event to raise funds and increase awareness to
fight global poverty.
The Walk unites tens of thousands of Canadians from all walks of life in
a common effort to bring hope and renewal to impoverished communities in Asia
and Africa. Every dollar (100%) goes directly to programs in the developing
world. Not a cent is spent on administration.
Now in its 23rd year, the Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation
Canada (AKFC), a non-denominational, registered Canadian charity with more
than 25 years of experience finding and sharing effective and lasting
solutions to the challenges of global poverty.
The 2007 Walk is expected to involve more than 70,000 Canadians as
walkers and sponsors. Some 1,000 volunteers and 900 corporations are also
involved. Since its inception, the Walk has raised over $36 million; last year
$5 million was collected to enhance the quality of education, improve health
care, increase rural incomes and build the capacity of community-based
organizations.
This year’s notable guests include: the Honourable James K. Bartleman,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; The Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of
British Columbia; The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and
Professor Stephen J. Toope, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of
British Columbia.
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, Manager, Communications,
1-800-267-2532 (ext. 107), Jennifer@akfc.ca
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