MONTREAL, March 26, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Six-time Olympian
Clara Hughes bikes into Montréal today 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 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:
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Queen of Angels Academy
100 Bouchard Boul, Dorval |
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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