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Originator: Canadian Emergency Services Boxing Association – CESBA
“WE’RE IN YOUR CORNER” |
Contact: Barry Dolan President (647) 242-9269 |
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Date: October 24th, 2012
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CANADIAN FORCES RALLY & RINGSIDE FOR KIDS
IT’S TIME TO ANSWER THE BELL
Toronto- All members of the media and public are invited to a Canadian Forces Rally and Ringside for Kids event to help us lead off “Veteran’s Month” and recognize the efforts and sacrifices of our Canadian Forces and their families. Event hosted by CESBA and the Royal Regiment of Canada.
Event Info & Background at: www.ringsideforkids.com & www.cesba.ca – Free Admission and donations are accepted at the door for the Canada Company Scholarship Fund.
When: Saturday October 27th, 2012 – 15:00 – 23:00 hrs
Where: The impressive Fort York Armouries – 660 Fleet St. West Toronto
What: A special recognition and rally event for the Canadian Forces followed by an evening of sanctioned amateur boxing featuring Team Canada (Police: Toronto, Peel, OPP, Paramedics, Parole) vs Team USA (NYPD and US Army Boxing Teams).
15:00-17:00hrs: Military, Police and Emergency Service displays and demonstrations including: Police K-9 Demonstrations, Toronto Police Mounted Unit, Tactical and Uniform Units, Military Defence Tactic demonstration and Arctic Warfare display, Paramedics, Fire and Marine/Dive Units. Excellent photo and
17:00 – 18:00 hrs: Recognition of Canadian Forces and Law Enforcement Personnel and welcome of Team U.S.A by attending dignitaries.
19:00 hrs: Opening Ceremonies for Ringside For Kids with National Anthems performed by Etobicoke School of the Arts 20 member “Chamber Choir” followed by boxing.
Who: Mr. Jim Treliving (Dragons Den & Author), Don Cherry, Senator Don Plett, Minister of Sport and Culture Baljit Gosal, Mr. Blake Goldring (Charity Founder), OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis, Mayor Rob Ford, Business – Police – Association leaders, front-line military, police, emergency service personnel and their families.
For further information about this event or pre-event interviews with any of the participants please contact President Barry Dolan – 647 242 9269 – [email protected] .