Media Advisory
9/12/2016
What:
Andre De Grasse, triple Olympic medalist in Rio de Janeiro and reigning Pan Am champion, will return to his alma mater, Milliken Mills High School, to join students in the Terry Fox run.
Andre will share details of his success and experiences with students before the run.
Where:
Milliken Mills High School
7522 Kennedy Road
Unionville
When:
Friday, September 16, 2016
2:30 p.m. – Talk with students (Markham Crier to cry him in)
3:00 p.m. (approx.) – Terry Fox run
Note to editors: photo op only.
Why:
Andre’s success in track and field serves as an inspiration to many Milliken Mills High School students. Originally a basketball player at Milliken Mills High School, Andre, who excelled at running, switched to track and field at the encouragement of a teacher-coach.
Who:
Andre De Grasse, triple Olympic medalist in Rio de Janeiro including the 200m Olympic silver medal and 100m and 4 × 100m relay Olympic bronze medal; Milliken Mills High School students and staff.
For more information contact:
Alex Corry
Principal, Milliken Mills High School
Telephone: (905) 477-0072
Email: alex.corry@yrdsb.ca
Christina Choo-Hum
Corporate Communications, York Region District School Board
Telephone: 905-727-3141, extension 2527
Email: christina.choo-hum@yrdsb.ca