Leaving BC for Alberta tomorrow
morning, May 28, Clara Hughes continues the journey to a
stigma-free Canada in Crowsnest
Pass, Claresholm,
Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Vegreville and Lloydminster
CRANBROOK, BC, May 27, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting tomorrow and
for the next 9 days, Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes brings the Big
Ride for Bell Let's Talk to communities across Alberta.
In British Columbia today on
Day 75 of the Big Ride, Clara rides from Creston into Cranbrook and will attend the 9th
Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Gala at St. Eugene Golf
Resort and Casino, 7777 Mission Road in Cranbrook from 6 pm to
9 pm.
"I've had a wonderful time riding in BC over the last 2 weeks
and meeting so many great people in communities across this
beautiful province. I'd like to thank everyone here in Cranbrook and across BC for their warm welcome
and for embracing the idea of a Canada free of stigma around mental
illness," said Clara. "I'm eager to meet the people of Alberta and share more mental health stories
starting tomorrow!"
Clara's Big Ride in Alberta
Clara will visit the following communities during her 9-day Ride
through Alberta:
Crowsnest Pass -
May 28 to 29
On May 28, Clara will attend the
"Pupus in the Pass" event taking place from 5:30 to 8:15 pm at the Crowsnest Sports Complex,
8702 22 Avenue, Coleman.
Claresholm - May 29 to 30
On May 29, Clara will attend a
welcome event at 3:30 pm at Ambudson
Park, 4900 3rd Street West, Claresholm.
Calgary - May 30 to 31
Clara will attend a welcome event at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame,
169 Canada Olympic Park Road SW at 4:15
pm on May 30. Special guests
Helen Upperton, silver medallist in
bobsled at the Vancouver 2010
Olympic Winter Games, and stand-up comedian and Bell Let's Talk
spokesperson Kevin Breel will speak
at the event.
On May 31, Clara will attend the
"Calgary Welcomes Clara Hughes" event at the Calgary French and
International School, 700 77th Street SW. The event
starts at 9 am with Clara arriving at
10 am.
Red Deer - May 31 to June 1
On May 31, Clara will attend the
"Move Your Mood" event taking place from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Parkland Mall, 4747
67th Street.
Edmonton - June 1 to June 2
Clara will cycle to the free public event at Mill Woods Park, 7207
28 Ave NW on June 1. The event begins
at 2:30 pm and Clara is expected to
arrive at 4:30 pm. Later that
evening, Clara will participate in the "Celebrate Success!" event
at the Delta Edmonton, 10222 102 St NW from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Vegreville - June 2 to 3
On June 2, Clara will attend the
"Stamp out Stigma - Let's Talk" event taking place from
5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Vegreville
Arena, 4509 48th Street.
Lloydminster - June 3 to 5
On June 3, Clara will attend the
"Canadian Tire Welcome to Town" event taking place from
3:15 to 5:15 pm at 4215
70th Avenue.
Each day of Clara's Big Ride in Alberta includes presentations at schools and
other community events organized by local Community Champions. More
details on daily events and the Big Ride Community Champions can be
found at Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide.
"We thank our Community Champions in Alberta and across the country for their
leadership and hard work. It's through them that we're growing the
mental health conversation and helping to make all our communities
stigma free," said Mary Deacon,
Chair of Bell Let's Talk. "With the support of these great local
partners, Clara's Big Ride is increasing awareness, acceptance and
action at the grassroots level right across Canada."
Share in Clara's Big Ride
Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk began on March 14 and will visit communities in every
province and territory before concluding in Ottawa on Canada
Day, July 1. Everyone can
participate in the Ride through community events and social media.
Please visit Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide or follow the latest Ride news
on Twitter at @Bell_LetsTalk or on Facebook at
Facebook.com/BellLetsTalk.
Clara's Big Ride is powered by 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/Partners.
Bell Let's Talk
Bell Let's Talk promotes Canadian mental health with national
awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, like Clara's Big Ride for Bell
Let's Talk and Bell Let's Talk Day, and significant Bell funding of
community care and access, research, and workplace initiatives. To
learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
SOURCE Bell Canada