TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation executives will be ringing the opening bell of the TSX and challenging corporations to raise money for breast cancer research by participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.
| WHO: | Sandra Palmaro, CEO, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region |
| Sharon Mathers, Senior Vice-President, CIBC | |
| Emanuella Enenajor, CIBC Economist | |
| Representatives from Fairmont Royal York - winners of last year's CIBC Corporate Challenge | |
| Representatives from Deloitte - created their first ever national team in 2012 | |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 - 9:00 am-9:40 am |
| 9:00 am | Arrival |
| 9:05 am | Coffee and Breakfast and Conversation |
| 9:16 am | Welcome remarks by a member of TMX Group's Senior Management Team |
| 9:19 am | Remarks by Sharon Mathers, Senior Vice-President, CIBC |
| 9:29:45 am | 15 second count-down to opening of the market |
| 9:30 am | Bell ringing to open market |
| 9:40 am | Ceremony concludes |
| WHERE: | TMX BROADCAST CENTRE |
| The Exchange Tower, 130 King Street West | |
| The Studio at Street Level East Corner of King St. W. and York St. | |
| (Parking Entrance is on York St.) |
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. In 2011, CIBC contributed more than $35 million to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.
SOURCE: CIBC
Media contact: Sean Hamilton, Director, CIBC External Communications, 416-304-8456 or cell 416-886-2567.
