Ottawa, ON (March 11, 2011) – In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) would like to invite media to talk to Paralympic alpine star, Lauren Woolstencroft, five time gold medalist in 2010, and CPC’s CEO, Henry Storgaard. Lauren and Henry will share their greatest memories and highlight the significant strides that the Paralympic Movement has made as part of the legacy of the Games.
Known as the Paralympic Winter Games’ “Golden Girl” Lauren Woolstencroft is one of the best Para-Alpine skiers in the world winning eight gold, one silver, and one bronze medal won over three Paralympic Games.
After the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Lauren continues to be recognized as one of the most accomplished Canadians in sport. Earlier this year, Lauren was named Canadian sport’s “Power 50” by the Globe and Mail, as well as British Columbian’s “B.C.’s best” through an online poll. Lauren was also nominated to the 2011 Laureus World Sport Award as World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability, and designated as one of the most influential women of 2010 by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Advancement (CAAW).
Storgaard led the Canadian Paralympic Committee during its first home Games last year. A veteran sport administrator, he is a recipient of a Gold Medal in marketing from Marketing Magazine.
When: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 – 2pm EST
Who: Five time 2010 Gold Medalist Lauren Woolstencroft, and CPC’s Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General Henry Storgaard
Conference call info: Local number: 613-233-1979
Toll-free dial-in: 1- 866-696-5910
Conference ID: 3457135
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Marie-Hélène Cayer
Canadian Paralympic Committee
613.569.4333 ext. 227
mcayer@paralympic.ca
Mark Dottori
Canadian Paralympic Committee
613.569.4333 ext. 242
mdottori@paralympic.ca
