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Burnaby Gears Up for Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone

MEDIA ADVISORY | May 28, 2010

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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

09:15 am

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan

09:30 am

10 km runners at the start line

10:00 am

5 km and 1 km participants at the start line

10:30 am

On stage: Shimmy for the Soul

11:00 am

Marcia Harrison, Acting President, Burnaby Hospital Foundation
Tom Stefan, VP Finance and Administration, Taiga Building Products (Presenting Sponsor)
Rahim Rajan, Chair, Burnaby Hospital Foundation

11:30 pm

On stage: Dance Express

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) | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

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