Media Advisory - Strides For Stroke Kick Off Celebrations

For Immediate Release

February 11, 2011

Media Advisory

KICK OFF CELEBRATIONS FOR ANNUAL WALK / RUN TO

TAKE PLACE

AT YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Richmond Hill, ON – The Strides for Stroke 5K Run/Walk official kick off celebration is taking place Monday in York Central Hospital’s Berwick Family Auditorium. Staff, friends and family can take advantage of early registration fees and enjoy a slice of pizza. York Central Hospital President & CEO Altaf Stationwala will also be joining the celebrations. The annual walk run takes place in May 7, 2011. Funds raised from the event will benefit the York Region District Stroke Centre located in the hospital.

Since 2006, York Central Hospital Foundation’s annual walk-run has raised over $345,000, helping to fund the acute care expansion and purchase state-of-the-art equipment for York Central Hospital.  This includes a new Digital Mammography Unit for Breast Health, leading-edge surgical equipment and construction to triple the size of our Emergency Department. 

Who:                York Central Hospital Foundation

What:               Strides for Stroke 5K Run / Walk Kick Off Celebration

Where:              Berwick Family Auditorium

York Central Hospital

10 Trench Street

Richmond Hill, ON

When:               Monday, February 14, 2011

Time:               11:00 a.m.:        Event Kick Off

                        12:15 p.m.:        Message from Altaf Stationwala, President & CEO

Photo opportunities will be available during and after the event.

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Media Contacts:

Margo Sage-Arnold                                         Jaimie Shen

Manager, Special Events                                   Coordinator, Special Events

York Central Hospital Foundation                        York Central Hospital Foundation

Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7803                              Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7807

E-mail: msagearnold@yorkcentral.on.ca              E-mail: jshen@yorkcentral.on.ca