Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk crosses into Saskatchewan tomorrow

Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk crosses into Saskatchewan tomorrow


Leaving Alberta for Saskatchewan tomorrow morning, June 6, Clara Hughes
continues the journey to a stigma-free Canada in Lloydminster, North
Battleford, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Regina, Weyburn and Carlyle



LLOYDMINSTER, AB, June 5, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting tomorrow and for
the next 7 days, Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes brings the Big Ride for
Bell Let's Talk to communities across Saskatchewan.



"I've had a wonderful time meeting so many great people in communities
here in beautiful Alberta. On Day 84 of the Big Ride, I'd like to thank
everyone across the province for joining me in the conversation to
create a stigma-free Canada," said Clara. "Tomorrow I cross the border
from Lloydminster, Alberta into Lloydminster, Saskatchewan to start
sharing mental health stories with Saskatchewanians over the next
week!"


Clara's Big Ride in Saskatchewan

Clara will visit the following communities during her 7-day Ride through
Saskatchewan:


Lloydminster - June 6

Clara will attend a school event before starting her ride through
Saskatchewan.

North Battleford - June 6 to 7

On June 6, Clara will attend "Let's Talk About Mental Health In Our
Backyard" taking place from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Dekker Centre/Rotary
Plaza, 623 Carlton Trail.


Saskatoon - June 7 to 8

On June 7, Clara will attend "A Mindful Evening in Support of Royal
University Hospital's Community Mental Health Endowment" taking place
from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Delta Bessborough Hotel Garden, 601 Spadina
Crescent E.


Moose Jaw - June 7 to 8

On June 8, Clara will attend the "Moose Jaw Community BBQ in Support of
Clara's Big Ride" taking place from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Kiwanis
Speed Skating Oval in Wakamow Valley.


Regina - June 9 to 10

On June 9, Clara will attend a welcome event at 2:45 pm at the RCMP
Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Avenue. In the evening, Clara will attend
the "Champions for Mental Health - Reducing Stigma" silent auction and
supper taking place from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Conexus Arts Centre
Convention Hall, 200 Lakeshore Drive.


Weyburn - June 10 to 11

On June 10, Clara will attend "A Night to Inspire" silent auction and
supper taking place from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion,
150, 3(rd) Street N E.


Carlyle - June 11 to 12

On June 11 at 3 pm, Clara will attend a welcome event at the Rusty Relic
Museum, 306 Railway Avenue West.



Each day of Clara's Big Ride in Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan Community Champions and those across the
country for their leadership and hard work to support Clara's Big Ride.
It's through them that we're growing the mental health conversation and
working to make all our communities stigma free," said Mary Deacon,
Chair of Bell Let's Talk. "With the support of these great local
champions, 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: Jacqueline Michelis
Bell Media Relations
613 785-1427
jacqueline.michelis@bell.ca


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