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| May 29, 2008: 16th Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart set to raise $200,000 for St. Mary's Hospital Regional Cardiac Care Centre... |
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More than 1,200 cyclists and walkers are limbered up and ready to boost Kitchener-Waterloo's heart health this weekend as they take to the streets and paths to raise $200,000 for St. Mary's Regional Cardiac Care Centre.
Sponsored by Manulife Financial since 1993, this year's Bike and Hike takes place Sunday, June 1. To date, the Bike and Hike has raised more than $2.5 million for regional heart health, with $1.4 million directly benefiting St. Mary's Cardiac Care Centre. Dr. Marla Shapiro, author, columnist and CTV's Canada AM Medical Contributor is Honorary Chair of the 2008 Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart. "Manulife is pleased Dr. Shapiro has agreed to be the event's Honorary Chair because she knows the positive impact healthy and active lifestyles have on our lives," said Paul Rooney, President and CEO Manulife Canada. "We are also very proud of our volunteers and participants for helping us raise more than $2.5 million dollars for local heart health." Moira Taylor, president of St. Mary's General Hospital, added: "We're very appreciative for the community's ongoing support of the Manulife Bike and Hike. It's important to our continued success in providing the best cardiac care to our patients. Thanks to the efforts of the event's participants and sponsors, we were able to accommodate more than 40,000 visits to our Regional Cardiac Care Centre last year and look forward to continuing to deliver the excellent care our patients deserve." Starting at RIM Park, this year's Bike and Hike includes 15- and 25-kilometre courses for all ranges of cycling skills. Walkers can follow a three-, five-, or eight-kilometre trail in RIM Park. Cyclists will start at 9 a.m., while walkers start to stroll at approximately 9:20 a.m. Post-event celebrations, including lunch, will continue until closing ceremonies start around 10:45 a.m. The Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart (originally known as The Manulife Ride for Heart) has grown and benefited from community-wide support from a diverse group of individuals and companies. For 16 years walkers, cyclists, supporters and volunteers have given their time, energy and donations to help ensure quality heart care is available in Kitchener-Waterloo. All donations raised by participants in the Bike and Hike support St. Mary's Regional Cardiac Care Centre. The event's operating costs are covered by Manulife, other sponsors and registration fees. "Everyone at Manulife is proud to be involved in our local health care," added Mr. Rooney. "We're encouraging everyone to come out Sunday to support the tremendous work being done at our local cardiac care centre." Organizers have their fingers crossed that everyone will hear the call and come out to cycle or walk. There's still time to register. Call 519-88-HEART for details. You can also visit the Bike and Hike Web site at: www.manulife.ca/bikeandhike or email us at bike&hikeforheart@manulife.com St. Mary's General Hospital St. Mary's General Hospital has served the local community for more than eight decades. The hospital is known for carrying out the tradition of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, offering excellent care, compassionate service and a healing environment. St. Mary's is a member of St. Joseph's Health Care System, and affiliated with the Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre and McMaster University, Hamilton. Through these and other partnerships, the hospital ensures that care is cost-effective, as well as carried out with skill, compassion, and kindness. Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$400 billion (US$389 billion) as at March 31, 2008. Manulife Financial is one of two publicly traded life insurance companies in the world whose rated life insurance subsidiaries hold Standard & Poor's Rating Services' highest "AAA" rating. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. BACKGROUNDER Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart - Since 1993 the event has raised more than $2.5 million for heart health in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Since 2000, the event has directly supported the new Regional Cardiac Care Centre at St. Mary's Hospital. - Participants include more than 1,000 people involved in "Corporate Challenge" teams (groups of cyclists and walkers from local businesses and organizations), including senior executives from Manulife and St. Mary's, 300 individual cyclists and walkers and more than 300 volunteers. - Starting at RIM Park, this year's Bike and Hike includes 15 and 25-kilometre courses for all cycling skills. Walkers can now follow either a three, five or eight-kilometre trail. Cyclists will start at 9 a.m., while walkers start to stroll at approximately 9:20 a.m. |
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