TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2016 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial and the Toronto
Rehab Foundation will be making an exciting donation and announcement about improving wellness around the globe through better
diabetes prevention and management. This innovative program will extend diabetes care beyond hospital walls and empower individuals
living with the disease to take control of their health, regardless of barriers such as geography, financial constraints and
language. Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler and former NHL player Brandon (BJ) Crombeen will be
on-hand to help launch this exciting new initiative.
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DATE:
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Monday, November 14, 2016
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TIME:
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11:15 a.m.
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WHERE:
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Toronto Rehab (TRI) Cardiac Rehab Indoor Track - Rumsey
Centre
347 Rumsey Rd
Toronto, ON, M4G 1R7
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WHO:
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- Darryl Sittler, former NHL Player and Hockey Hall of Famer
- Brandon (BJ) Crombeen, former NHL Player
- Lisa Ritchie, Senior Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer, Sun
Life Financial
- Dr. Peter Pisters, President & CEO, University Health
Network
- Dr. Paul Oh, Medical Director, Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation
Program, TRI-UHN
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Space is limited - members of the media are requested to RSVP to Alessandra Nigro
at alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and
wealth products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets
worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong,
the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2016, the
Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of $865 billion. For more
information please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York
(NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
About Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
As the world-leading rehabilitation research centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is revolutionizing rehabilitation
by helping people overcome the challenges of disabling injury, illness or age related health conditions to live active, healthier,
more independent lives. It integrates innovative patient care, ground breaking research and diverse education to build healthier
communities and advance the role of rehabilitation in the health system. Toronto Rehab, along with Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and The Michener Institute for
Education at UHN is a member of the University Health Network and is affiliated with the University of
Toronto. www.uhn.ca.
Toronto Rehab Foundation raises funds for Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. www.torontorehabfoundation.com.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
Media Relations Contact:
Alessandra Nigro
Manager, Corporate Communications, Sun Life Financial
T. 416-979-4884
C. 416-859-6918
alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.
