TORONTO, ONTARIO (March 30, 2011) – Media are invited to join Michael Cloutier, President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association, for a breakfast where he will highlight findings from a public opinion poll that reveals Canadians perceptions, attitudes and experiences related to diabetes in Canada. The Association will also release findings from a new comprehensive national report that provides an overview and assessment of federal, provincial and territorial government policies and programs for people living with diabetes.
Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Sutton Place Hotel
955 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Who: Michael Cloutier,
President and CEO
Canadian Diabetes Association
Shawn Shepheard
Chair, National Advocacy Council
Canadian Diabetes Association
**One-on-one media interviews can be arranged after the breakfast**
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our community-based network of supporters help us provide education and services to people living with diabetes, advocate for our cause, break ground towards a cure and translate research into practical applications. For more information, please visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
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To RSVP for the breakfast and/or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Von Jeppesen Randi Garcha
NATIONAL Public Relations Canadian Diabetes Association
(416) 848-1378 (647) 292-9641
vjeppesen@national.ca randi.garcha@diabetes.ca