MONTRÉAL, March 24,
2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Six-time Olympian Clara Hughes will bike
into Montréal this Wednesday March 26
on Day 13 of Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk, a 12,000
kilometre bicycle journey around Canada to grow the conversation
about mental health on the road to a stigma-free Canada. Clara will
participate in four community events to share her personal story of
dealing with mental illness.
Clara's Big Ride Event Schedule - Montréal
Montréal Rocks for
Mental Health! |
What: |
Free concert featuring Serena Ryder
and Coeur de Pirate |
When:
|
Wednesday March 26, 5 pm to 7:30
pm
Blue carpet with Montréal personalities, 5 pm to 6 pm
Media availability with Clara at 6 pm |
Who: |
Clara Hughes, Bell Let's Talk
Marina Orsini, event MC
Montréal sports and arts personalities supporting the conversation
about mental health |
Where: |
Bell Centre, Security Entrance
1225, rue St-Antoine Ouest, Montréal |
École secondaire
Cavelier-De LaSalle youth presentation |
What: |
Talk show style presentation about
mental health |
When:
Who: |
Thursday March 27, 9 am to 10
am
Photo opp with Clara on bike at 10 am
Clara Hughes, Bell Let's Talk |
Where: |
École secondaire Cavelier-De
LaSalle
9199, rue Centrale Montréal |
Concordia University
Medal Presentation |
What: |
Presentation of 2014 Loyola Medal to
Clara Hughes |
When: |
Thursday March 27, 12 noon - to
1:30 pm
Media availability with Clara by request only |
Who: |
Clara Hughes, Bell Let's Talk |
Where: |
Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference
Centre
7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Montréal |
Queen of Angels
Academy youth presentation |
What: |
Talk show style presentation about
mental health |
When:
Who: |
Thursday March 27, 2 pm to 3
pm
Media availability with Clara by request only
Clara Hughes, Bell Let's Talk |
Where: |
Queen of Angels Academy
100 Bouchard Boul, Dorval |
About Clara's Big Ride
Canada's six-time cycling and speed-skating Olympic medallist
Clara Hughes will complete a 110-day
bicycle journey around Canada supporting local mental health
initiatives by community groups, schools and other local
organizations in every province and territory.
Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk began March 14, and will cover 12,000 kilometres and
visit 95 Canadian communities, concluding on Parliament Hill in
Ottawa on Canada Day, July 1.
Clara's Big Ride is powered by the support of our National Partners
- Aimia, BMO, Canadian Tire, Cisco, Lundbeck, President's Choice
and Samsung - who are providing significant support for the
Ride.
For more information, please visit Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide.
Bell Let's Talk
The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative is a national
charitable program that promotes Canadian mental health across
Canada with the Bell Let's Talk Day anti-stigma campaign and
significant funding for community care, research and workplace best
practices. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
SOURCE Bell Canada