TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - From September 11 - 13, 2020, the Scotiabank Charity
Challenge will make its final push to help raise money for
participating charities through three days of virtual programming
known as the Home Stretch.
Canadians are encouraged to visit
Homestretch.scotiabankcommunity.com to participate in
the virtual initiative, designed to raise additional exposure
and money for the important work of the participating charities,
during these challenging times.
"Scotiabank's commitment to supporting communities remains
strong and through the Home Stretch presented by the
Scotiabank Charity Challenge, we have designed three days of
exciting programming for Canadians in an effort to raise awareness
and funds for participating charities," says Mike Tasevski, executive champion of
Scotiabank's six races and Vice President of Global Sponsorship at
Scotiabank. "Now, more than ever, is a time for us to unite as
one."
The virtual three-day event will feature information about all
the registered charities, as well as compelling digital
programming, including a speaker series featuring Canadian hockey
great and Scotiabank teammate Natalie
Spooner, Olympic marathoner Krista
Duchene and Dr. Greg Wells.
There will also be a limited screening of the documentary, The
Mindfulness Movement, courtesy of Hot Docs.
Annually, Scotiabank sponsors six race events across
Canada, which all feature the
Scotiabank Charity Challenge: Banque Scotia 21K de Montreal;
Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon; Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon;
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon; Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon;
and the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
With all six races moved to a virtual format, Home
Stretch aims to close some of financial gaps experienced by
charities.
Scotiabank has offered the Scotiabank Charity Challenge since
2003 and since that time, has helped to raise $80 million for participating charities. The
program provides a simple and effective way to support local causes
that make a big difference in people's lives. Participating
charities keep 100 per cent of the proceeds raised, as Scotiabank
pays for all transaction and credit card fees.
To donate or learn more about Home Stretch presented by
the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, please visit:
Homestretch.scotiabankcommunity.com.
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SOURCE Scotiabank