TORONTO, Sept. 9 /CNW/ - To celebrate the start of "Think Pink" week across Canada, CIBC will host a carnival-themed kick-off in the Commerce Court Courtyard, Monday, September 13, 2010 at noon. The event celebrates the volunteer spirit of CIBC employees and their passion for creating a future without breast cancer through the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. This year's Run takes place on Sunday, October 3, 2010. The Toronto 'Think Pink' event will feature an address by Jiuliana Hawton, a CIBC employee and breast cancer survivor.

WHAT:     Think Pink Week Celebration:
              A breast cancer survivor's story

    WHO:      Jiuliana Hawton - breast cancer survivor and a CIBC Associate
              Vice-President of Retail Markets
              Gerald T. McCaughey - President and Chief Executive Officer,
              CIBC
              Sonia Baxendale - President, CIBC Retail Markets

    WHEN:     Monday, September 13, 2010
              12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

    WHERE:    Near the fountain in the Commerce Court Courtyard
              199 Bay Street