Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk rolls into Alberta tomorrow

Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk rolls into Alberta tomorrow


Leaving BC for Alberta tomorrow morning, May 28, Clara Hughes continues
the journey to a stigma-free Canada in Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm,
Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Vegreville and Lloydminster



CRANBROOK, BC, May 27, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting tomorrow and for the
next 9 days, Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes brings the Big Ride for
Bell Let's Talk to communities across Alberta.



In British Columbia today on Day 75 of the Big Ride, Clara rides from
Creston into Cranbrook and will attend the 9(th) Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Gala at St. Eugene Golf Resort
and Casino, 7777 Mission Road in Cranbrook from 6 pm to 9 pm.



"I've had a wonderful time riding in BC over the last 2 weeks and
meeting so many great people in communities across this beautiful
province. I'd like to thank everyone here in Cranbrook and across BC
for their warm welcome and for embracing the idea of a Canada free of
stigma around mental illness," said Clara. "I'm eager to meet the
people of Alberta and share more mental health stories starting
tomorrow!"


Clara's Big Ride in Alberta

Clara will visit the following communities during her 9-day Ride through
Alberta:


Crowsnest Pass - May 28 to 29

On May 28, Clara will attend the "Pupus in the Pass" event taking place
from 5:30 to 8:15 pm at the Crowsnest Sports Complex, 8702 22 Avenue,
Coleman.


Claresholm - May 29 to 30

On May 29, Clara will attend a welcome event at 3:30 pm at Ambudson
Park, 4900 3(rd) Street West, Claresholm.


Calgary - May 30 to 31

Clara will attend a welcome event at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, 169
Canada Olympic Park Road SW at 4:15 pm on May 30. Special guests Helen
Upperton, silver medallist in bobsled at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic
Winter Games, and stand-up comedian and Bell Let's Talk spokesperson
Kevin Breel will speak at the event.



On May 31, Clara will attend the "Calgary Welcomes Clara Hughes"event at the Calgary French and International School, 700 77(th) Street SW. The event starts at 9 am with Clara arriving at 10 am.


Red Deer - May 31 to June 1

On May 31, Clara will attend the "Move Your Mood" event taking place
from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Parkland Mall, 4747 67(th) Street.


Edmonton - June 1 to June 2

Clara will cycle to the free public event at Mill Woods Park, 7207 28
Ave NW on June 1. The event begins at 2:30 pm and Clara is expected to
arrive at 4:30 pm. Later that evening, Clara will participate in the
"Celebrate Success!" event at the Delta Edmonton, 10222 102 St NW from
6:30 to 8:30 pm.


Vegreville - June 2 to 3

On June 2, Clara will attend the "Stamp out Stigma - Let's Talk" event
taking place from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Vegreville Arena, 4509 48(th) Street.


Lloydminster - June 3 to 5

On June 3, Clara will attend the "CanadianTire Welcome to Town" event taking place from 3:15 to 5:15 pm at 4215 70(th) Avenue.



Each day of Clara's Big Ride in Alberta includes presentations at
schools and other community events organized by local Community
Champions. More details on daily events and the Big Ride Community
Champions can be found at Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide.



"We thank our Community Champions in Alberta and across the country for
their leadership and hard work. It's through them that we're growing
the mental health conversation and helping to make all our communities
stigma free," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk. "With the
support of these great local partners, Clara's Big Ride is increasing
awareness, acceptance and action at the grassroots level right across
Canada."


Share in Clara's Big Ride

Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk began on March 14 and will visit
communities in every province and territory before concluding in Ottawa
on Canada Day, July 1. Everyone can participate in the Ride through
community events and social media. Please visit Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide or follow the latest Ride news on Twitter at @Bell_LetsTalk or on Facebook at Facebook.com/BellLetsTalk.



Clara's Big Ride is powered by our National Partners - Aimia, BMO,
Canadian Tire, Cisco, Lundbeck, President's Choice and Samsung - who
are providing significant support for the Ride. For more information,
please visit Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide/Partners.


Bell Let's Talk

Bell Let's Talk promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness
and anti-stigma campaigns, like Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk
and Bell Let's Talk Day, and significant Bell funding of community care
and access, research, and workplace initiatives. To learn more, please
visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.




SOURCE Bell Canada

Bell Canada

CONTACT: Media inquiries:

Jacqueline Michelis
Bell Media Relations
613 785-1427
jacqueline.michelis@bell.ca


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