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What: Instead of having Mother’s Day weekend for themselves, moms of famous athletes, models and other Habitat for Humanity Toronto volunteers will swing a hammer and make a difference in another family’s life. Mothers, sons and daughters will help build 20 Habitat Toronto homes together on Sunday, May 9th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 pm at the charity’s William’s Way build site. Volunteers and Habitat Toronto homeowners will build alongside former NHL star Eric Lindros and his mom Bonnie, supermodel Monika Schnarre and mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson. The Mother’s Day Build is a day to honour our mothers, and what better way to do that than by giving Toronto mothers, fathers and children living in need a hand up, not a hand out?
***Media are invited to attend and interviews will be available***
Who: Eric Lindros, former NHL player and NHLPA ombudsman (and his mom)
Monika Schnarre, Canadian actress and supermodel (and her mom)
Sarah Thomson, Publisher of Women's Post and City of Toronto Mayoral Candidate
Neil Hetherington, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Toronto (and his mom)
Habitat for Humanity Toronto new homeowners.
When: Sunday May 9th, 2010
10:00 a.m.– Build Day begins
- Photo opportunities available
Throughout the day - Interviews with Eric Lindros, Monika Schnarre, Sarah Thomson, Neil Hetherington and Habitat Toronto homeowners available. (Eric and Sarah schedule to arrive on site at 1:30 p.m.)
Where: William’s Way build site
1500 Weston Road (near Weston Road and Jane Street)
Toronto, ON
About Habitat for Humanity Toronto:
Established in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Toronto is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization. We welcome all people without discrimination to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. One hundred percent of all administrative and fundraising costs are paid for by the operation of three ReStores. Habitat ReStores sell quality new and gently used donated building materials. Every 10 minutes, Habitat for Humanity helps a family improve their housing situation in more than 100 countries around the world.
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For further information:
Neil Hetherington
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Toronto
office: (416) 755-7353 ext 223
cell: 416-436-4190
neil@torontohabitat.on.ca
Joanna M. Dwyer
Marketing and Communications Associate
Habitat for Humanity Toronto
office:(416) 755-7353, ext. 228
jdwyer@torontohabitat.on.ca
On Sunday call Neil Hetherington at (416) 436-4190.
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