TORONTO, June 27,
2024 /CNW/ -
Dive into the world of basketball for
a chance to win prizes, watch top-tier basketball, and meet Canada
Basketball players.
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WHAT:
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On Wednesday July 3,
Sun Life and Canada Basketball are teaming up for an epic health
and basketball takeover, at Yonge-Dundas Square, bringing Canadians
the ultimate wellness experience.
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The Hoops & Health
tournament will provide an opportunity for all Canadians to be a
fan of their health and dive into the world of basketball with a
chance to win exclusive prizes, watch top-tier basketball, meet
Canada Basketball team players and learn about how Sun Life is
helping Canadians live healthier lives through its products and
philanthropic partnerships.
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WHO:
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• Select members of the
Senior Men's National Team Canada Basketball Olympic Training Camp
Roster
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• Kayla Alexander,
Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
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• Shay Colley,
Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
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• Nirra Fields, Senior
Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
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• Sami Hill, Senior
Women's National Team, Canada Basketball
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• Kady Dandeneau,
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
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• Pat Anderson,
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
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• Miranda Ayim,
Canada Basketball Alumni
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• Miah Marie Langlois,
Canada Basketball Alumni
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• Alison Chick, Senior
Vice-President, Health Solutions, Sun Life Health
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• Paul Joliat,
Vice-President, Global Partnerships & Marketing
Planning
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• Sun Life charitable
partners including Right To Play, Kids Help Phone, MLSE Foundation,
Lay-Up, SickKids, University Health Network, Unity Charity, YMCA
Three Rivers
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Interview and b-roll opportunities
available.
Media must RSVP with
Alessandra
Nigro by 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 2. Full breakdown of days' events available
upon request.
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WHEN:
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Wednesday, July 3,
2024 (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET)
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8:30 a.m.
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Media check-in
opens.
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8:45 a.m.
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Opening remarks + open
shootaround.
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9:15 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
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Community youth, men's,
women's 3x3 basketball tournaments, skills drills, health and
community clinics, b-roll opportunities.
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12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Men's National Team
appearance + media interview opportunities.
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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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Wheelchair Basketball
Canada appearance + media interview opportunities.
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4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
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Women's National Team
appearance + media interview opportunities.
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Team Canada Alumni
National Team appearance + media interview
opportunities.
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9:00 p.m.
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B-roll opportunity
closes. End of event.
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WHERE:
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Yonge-Dundas Square, 1
Dundas St E, Toronto, ON
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About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services
organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and
health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life
has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March
31, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of
$1.47 trillion. For more information,
please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Media Contact:
Alessandra
Nigro
Director, Corporate Communications, Sun Life
M. 416-859-6918
alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.