WINNIPEG, MB. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off their brand new Break the Silence on Violence against Women program on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Elmwood High School.
Matt Bucknor and Matthias Goossen will lead a discussion with 400 students, the first of 120 presentations the Bombers have committed to lead over three years. The program is delivered by Bombers players in partnership with Status of Women Canada and Manitoba Status of Women.
“For years, violence against women has been an issue championed by women,” said Hannah Rose Pratt, Manager of Community Relations for the Winnipeg Football Club. “We’re so proud of our players who stepped up as ambassadors for this program in our community.”
The Bombers have scheduled more than 16 assemblies and targeted workshops for high school aged youth in Winnipeg for the spring of this year.
Visit Details:
February 23, 2016 at Elmwood High School. Assembly 9:30-10:30 am, workshop 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
February 29, 2016 at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. Assembly 1:00-2:00 pm, workshop 2:30-3:30 pm
March 8, 2016 at Shaftesbury High School. Assembly 1:00-2:00 pm, workshop 2:30-3:30 pm
Bombers players and members of the Elmwood high school football team will be available for comment and cameras are welcome to both portions of the morning. For the February 29 and March 8 visits, media are asked to confirm their attendance with the media contact below.
Teachers and administrators who are interested in hosting a Break the Silence on Violence against Women assembly or workshop can contact Kristin Cuma, Community Relations Coordinator to schedule a visit at their school.
Media Contact
Kristin Cuma
Community Relations Coordinator
kcuma@bluebombers.com
204-799-6086
