PRINCE ALBERT, SK, April 22, 2014 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) is proud to welcome home Canadian Paralympians Brittany Hudak and Colette Bourgonje to a community celebration on April 25 following their performances last month in cross country skiing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Please join us at the CIBC Banking Centre at 1132 Central Avenue in Prince Albert to celebrate their return. To mark their performances in Sochi, CIBC will present Brittany and Colette with limited edition gold-plated coins and personalized sports pennants commemorating their participation at the Sochi Games.

Brittany, a first-time Paralympian, who was introduced by Colette to cross country skiing, and Colette, a legendary Paralympian, who has competed in seven Winter Paralympic Games and three Summer Paralympic Games, will be available to speak about their experiences at Sochi, their involvement with parasport and next steps in their athletic careers.

CIBC is a proud banking partner of the Canadian Paralympic Team. CIBC's four-year sponsorship of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, announced in October, broadens CIBC's support of Canada's up-and-coming amateur athletes and reflects the bank's passion for sports as a way of enriching communities and inspiring the next generation of youth.

SOURCE Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce