StarBuzz, Toronto-July 9, 2012
Ford issues fundraising challenge to all city councillors
TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford declared his support and publicly issued a challenge today to all city councillors for Festival of Football – Canada’s largest grassroots soccer fundraising event held on August 18 at Eglinton Flats in Toronto.
"I am very pleased to be supporting Festival of Football, an event that will capture Toronto's passion for soccer," states Toronto Mayor Rob Ford who was joined by Councillor Frances Nunziata in making his special announcement. “I challenge each Toronto Councillor to get involved by forming their own teams and I extend this challenge to all Toronto residents."
As an official Festival of Football Ambassador, Ford encouraged all 44 wards in the city to not only play in the inaugural event, but also fundraise for West Park Healthcare Centre. The Toronto facility, which offers specialized rehabilitation, complex continuing care and long-term care, is the beneficiary of all monies raised.
Councillors Frances Nunziata and Michelle Berardinetti have already accepted the call to action by entering teams from their respective wards.
Ford sees the event as an opportunity to unite Torontonians in Canada’s highest participatory sport.
“Festival of Football is a great event that motivates people to help a great cause, build stronger communities and promote healthy living,” says Ford.
The event has received tremendous support not only from soccer organizations, but also from the corporate community. Heineken is on board as the Official Beer of Festival of Football. Additionally, the Official Apparel Supplier, Inaria, will be decking out all participating teams in jerseys for the event.
Other Festival of Football Ambassadors include three former Canadian national team players, Craig Forrest, Kara Lang and Jason deVos, inspirational speaker and supermom Cyndi Desjardins, Deputy Toronto Chief of Police Peter Sloly and MPP Laura Albanese.
“We are excited to have Mayor Ford on board,” says Mike Fenton, Executive Director, Campaign, at West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation. “His support demonstrates the event’s importance to the Toronto community.”
Team registration for Festival of Football is underway at www.festivaloffootball.ca or by calling (4625). Follow Festival of Football on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
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