HALIFAX, Sept. 17 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) - Today, CIBC will kick-off celebrations for the 2010 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure in Halifax. Please join us at our CIBC Spring Garden Road and Dresden Branch from 9:30 - 4:00 pm as we "Think Pink" to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage people to get involved in this year's Run, which takes place on Sunday, October 3.

CIBC will serve up pink treats (by donation) with refreshments, activities and contests. A breast cancer survivor will talk about her journey with the disease at 11 AM. There will also be a chance to get your "pink on" for a photo; and to sign up for this year's Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. At 12 noon, a CIBC employee will be shaving their head for donations in support of Team CIBC.

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure

Since 1992, the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure remains the largest, single-day, volunteer-led national event in support of breast cancer. In 2009, close to 170,000 participants raised over $26.5 million to fund innovative research, education and awareness programs. On Sunday, October 3, 2010, this national movement will connect participants and volunteers in over 60 communities across the country to support the vision of creating a future without breast cancer. For more information visit www.cbcf.org.

About CIBC

CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. With a strategic focus on youth, education and health, and employee commitment to causes including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, the CIBC Children's Foundation and United Way, we are investing in the social and economic development of communities across the country. In 2009, $26.8 million was contributed through the CIBC group of companies to charitable and non-profit initiatives in Canada, supporting a wide variety of national, regional and local organizations. To learn more, visit www.communitymatters.cibc.com.

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1986 by a group of volunteers and has become the leading national volunteer-led organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. The Foundation has invested $230 million since its inception to collaboratively fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative breast cancer research, meaningful education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer. Based in Toronto, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has regional offices in British Columbia/Yukon, Prairies/North West Territories, Ontario and the Atlantic Region. For more information about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation please visit www.cbcf.org.