Olympic medallists in Regina for Gold Medal Plates

REGINA – The Canadian Olympic Foundation is proud to partner for another year of successful Gold Medal Plates fundraising events.  Net proceeds from the event support high performance athletes through programs such as Own the Podium. Media are invited to tomorrow’s event in Regina.

WHAT:   Gold Medal Plates Regina
*Photo Opportunity and Media Interviews with Olympians*

WHO:   Adam van Koeverden, four-time Olympic medallist, Canoe-Kayak
Kyle Shewfelt, Olympic gold medallist, Gymnastics
Jamie Salé, Olympic gold medallist, Figure Skating
Andrew Byrnes, two-time Olympic medallist, Rowing
Lucas Makowsky, Olympic gold medallist, Speed Skating
Marcia Gudereit, Olympic gold medallist, Curling
Joan McCusker, Olympic gold medallist, Curling
Nancy Filteau, 1996 Olympian, Judo
Kaylyn Kyle, Olympic bronze medallist, Soccer
Isabelle Charest, three-time Olympic medallist, Short Track Speed Skating

WHEN:   Thursday, October 11, 2012
5:15 pm VIP Reception
5:45 pm Early Access to Culinary Competition
8:00 – 10:00 pm Entertainment and Auction

WHERE:   Queensbury Convention Centre at Evraz Place
1700 Elphinstone St.
Regina, SK

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Canadian Olympic Committee Media Office:            
Jane Almeida, Manager, Media Relations
Tel: 416-324-4120 / Cell: 416-540-1788
Email: jalmeida@olympic.ca

Dimitri Soudas, Executive Director, Communications
Tel: 416-324-4136 / Cell: 289-388-6419
Email: dsoudas@olympic.ca