| Interview & Photo
Opportunity
Olympic Skating Legends Shae-Lynn Bourne, Victor Kraatz and Former World’s
Champion Brian Orser to Visit Vancouver Skating Fans
VANCOUVER,
January 14, 2008 – Olympic medalists and Canadian skating
legends Shae-Lynn Bourne, Victoria Kraatz and Brian Orser are in Vancouver
for the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships being held January 16 – 20
at the PNE.
Honorary Chairs, Bourne and
Kraatz, are ten-time Canadian Champions, and 2003 World Ice Dance Champions.
They, along with Brian Orser, eight-time
Senior Men’s Champion and World’s Champion, are inspirational
role models for young aspiring skaters and have represented Canada proudly
in the sport of Figure Skating.
Media are invited to attend
the following community visits to interview the skating stars and fans – young
and old alike.
DETAILS
on Children’s
Hospital Visit |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, January 15, at 10:00 – 10:30 am
Media to meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Main Children’s Hospital Building Lobby. |
| WHO: |
Canadian Legends and Olympic Medalists
- Shae-Lynn
Bourne & Victor Kraatz
- Brian
Orser
Children who are currently patients at the hospital and staff
|
| WHAT: |
A visit by the skating stars with children staying at the hospital |
| WHERE: |
BC Children’s Hospital, Play/School Room,
4480 Oak Street, Vancouver |
DETAILS
on Senior's Facility Visit
|
| WHEN: |
Wednesday, January
16, at 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Media to meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Main Children’s Hospital Building
Lobby. |
| WHO: |
Canadian
Legends and Olympic Medalists
- Shae-Lynn
Bourne & Victor Kraatz
- Brian
Orser
Seniors with
advanced health care needs who live at Yaletown House, a supportive
and home-like care facility |
| WHAT: |
A private visit
with residents and staff |
| WHERE: |
Yaletown House
Society, Main Lobby, 1099 Cambie Street, Vancouver |
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Media Contacts:
Laurie
Grant, 604-665-7596, mobile: 604-317-0735, laurie.grant@bmo.com
Lucie Gosselin, mobile: 514-240-5361, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com
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