Burnaby Gears Up for Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone
MEDIA ADVISORY | May 28, 2010
Event details
June 6, 2010, 9 am at Burnaby Lake Park (3760 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada)
What is Rhythm of Life?
Rhythm of Life is Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s annual community run and walk, raising much needed funds and support for Burnaby Hospital’s most urgent equipment needs. The event celebrates its 12th anniversary with Presenting Sponsor Taiga Building Products, and introduces a new outdoor stage with live talent and fun activities for the entire family. Whether you’re young or golden, the event has something for everyone!
Highlights include:
- 10 km fun run, 5 km run or walk or1 km family stroll
- Smokin’ barbeque lunch
- Live stage: Shimmy for the Soul, Dance Express, and Moetones Barbershop Quartet
With over 400 participants, Rhythm of Life is gearing up for another big success!
How to participate
- Advance registration and event details at www.bhfoundation.ca/dev or 604.431.2823.
- Last-minute registration is June 6, 2010 at 8:30 am.
Media interview and photo opportunities
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09:15 am |
Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan |
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09:30 am |
10 km runners at the start line |
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10:00 am |
5 km and 1 km participants at the start line |
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10:30 am |
On stage: Shimmy for the Soul |
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11:00 am |
Marcia Harrison, Acting President, |
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11:30 pm |
On stage: Dance Express |
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12:00 pm |
On stage: Moetones Barbershop Quartet |
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Media Contact
Stephanie Leung
Communications Specialist
Burnaby Hospital Foundation
604.431.2882 | 604.614.3501 (mobile) |
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About Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Burnaby Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Burnaby Hospital. The Foundation raises financial resources needed for innovative health care equipment, state-of-the-art technology, capital projects and educational outreach. Established in 1982, the Foundation has raised over $24 million from over 68,000 donors. To find out how you can help, visit www.bhfoundation.ca/dev.Special Thanks to Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Taiga Building Products
Community Sponsor
Pacific Blue Cross
Community Partners
Burnaby Heights Merchants Society
Running Room
Media Sponsors
Burnaby Now
104.9 Fun FM
Print Sponsor
Hemlock Printers
Sign Sponsor
SIGNARAMA
Bronze Sponsors
Coldwell Banker
London Drugs
Loonie Plus Brentwood Town Centre
Pharmasave
