Posted date: December 5, 2007
On Wednesday, November 21, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) and Pizza Pizza celebrated the success of Pizza Pizza’s, Cheese for Charity Day.
(Toronto, November 19, 2007) – On Wednesday, November 21, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) and Pizza Pizza will celebrate the success of Pizza Pizza’s, Cheese for Charity Day. Funds were raised in support of the Slices for Smiles fund and on October 17, Pizza Pizza’s cheese pizza went to a good cause benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Ontario and Quebec. Proceeds raised will help Big Brothers and Big Sisters continue the important work they do – matching volunteers with children who need a friend and mentor. Pizza Pizza Chief Marketing Officer, Pat Finelli will present a cheque to BBBST, President, Cathy Denyer and BBBST Board President, Kathleen Freeman with the total amount raised on October 17, as well as funds raised through donation boxes. Children from Big Brothers and Big Sisters will get to enjoy pizza, refreshments and a pizza spinning training session with Pizza Pizza’s World Champion Spinner, Juan Hermosillo.
“Fundraisers like Pizza Pizza’s Cheese for Charity help make a big difference in our Big Brothers and Big Sisters agencies because they will help us reach even more volunteers, who make such a big difference in a child’s life,” says Cathy Denyer, BBBST, President. Children in the BBBST programs see real, positive change. Children who take part in BBBST programs have shown improvements in self confidence, better relationships with adults, higher grades and an increased likelihood to avoid alcohol and other drugs.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto serves approximately 1,200 children and currently there are more boys than girls on the waiting list. BBBST is in need of men 18 years and over who live in the Toronto area that can be a friend and share some quality time with a child. We are also looking for girls aged 6-16 years who could benefit from having a Big Sister in the downtown core.
About Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto: Big Brothers and Big Sisters is widely regarded as Canada’s best known and most successful mentoring organization. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) is committed to improving the lives of Toronto’s children & youth by delivering the highest quality volunteer based mentoring programs. BBBST believes the healthy development of every child is enhanced by positive, nurturing, mentoring relationships. Established in 1913, BBBST helps children between the ages of six and 18 years of age become caring adults by matching children with a mentor who provides friendship and positive support. Our focus is to be preventative by reaching children at a pivotal point in their lives when the impact of a mentor can change the course of their future. Our vision at BBBST is every child who needs a mentor has a mentor. For more information visit About Us.
About Pizza Pizza: Pizza Pizza is one of Canada’s most successful operators in the quick service restaurant industry. Founded in 1967, the company now features a network of more than 550 traditional and non-traditional restaurants employing close to 2,000 people. The company is guided by a mission to provide the “best food, made especially for you” and a focus on quality ingredients, customer service, community contribution and continual innovation, especially in offering health-conscious menu choices. For more information visit www.pizzapizza.ca.
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Media Contact:
Lindsay Robertson, Communications Coordinator, (416) 925-8981, ext. 4116
bbbst.com
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