Petro-Canada, National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, has partnered with Edelman to build awareness for its Canadian Athlete Family Program through social and traditional media relations. The Petro-Canada Athlete Family Program hosts and accommodates two immediate family members of all Canadian athletes competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and provides each family member with four nights accommodation, meals in a private hospitality suite, ground transportation and most importantly event tickets to watch their athlete compete.
Click here to access Petro-Canada’s 2010 Media Centre.
Media contacts:
Tanya Anand | Tanya.Anand@karyo-edelman.com | T 604.623.3007 Ext 224 | C 604.240.0376
Mahafrine Petigara | Mahafrine.Petigara@karyo-edelman.com | T 604.623.3007 Ext 297 | C 604.807.6544
Melissa Graham | Melissa.Graham@edelman.com | C 416.885.6389
Media Relations Hotline: 604-568-9777
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Arendz, Dorion, Fogarty, Rosen and Mosher
Families of Paralympians Mark Arendz, Marc Dorion, Arly Fogarty, Paul Rosen and Tyler Mosher will watch them compete live at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games through Petro-Canada’s Athlete Family Program. Interview and Photo Advisory here.
Petro-Canada’s Athlete Family Program
Families of Canadian Paralympic Athletes Watch Loved Ones Compete Live Through Petro-Canada’s Athlete Family Program. Interview and Photo Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Athlete Family Program at the Paralympics: Parents of Canada’s alpine skiier Andrea Dziewior available for interview
The Petro-Canada Athlete Family Program is accommodating approximately 500 family members of Canadian athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including parents of Nanaimo, B.C. – based alpine skier Andrea Dziewior. Media advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Andrea Dziewior
Proud parents of Canada’s alpine skier Andrea Dziewior to watch her compete live at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games through Petro-Canada’s Athlete Family Program. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Kelsey Serwa
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the parents of Kelsey Serwa, Olympic freestyle skier, in Vancouver. Terri and Brad Serwa, Kelsey’s parents, are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Trevor White
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the parents of Trevor White, Olympic alpine skier, in Vancouver from Feb 24-27, 2010. Diane and Rod White, Trevor’s parents, are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Caroline Calve
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the parents of Caroline Calve, Olympic snowboarder, in Vancouver from Feb 24-27, 2010. Jean Calve and Suzanne Fournier, Caroline’s parents, are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Family of Lyndon Rush
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the family of Lyndon Rush, Olympic bobsleigh competitor, in Vancouver from Feb 20-23, 2010. Jerry and Ben Rush, Lyndon’s father and brother, are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Valerie Maltais
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the parents of Valerie Maltais, short-track speedskater, in Vancouver. Martine Simard, her mother, is available to media to talk about her experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information. Media Advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Father of Patrick Chan
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Lewis Chan, father of Olympic figure skater Patrick Chan, in Vancouver from Feb 16-19, 2010. Lewis is available to media to talk about his experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Dominique Maltais
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host the parents of Dominque Maltais, Olympic snowboarder, in Vancouver from Feb 16-19, 2010. Gerald Maltais is available to media to talk about his experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Jessica and Jamie Gregg
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Kathy and Randy Greg, parents of Olympic speedskaters Jessica and Jamie Gregg, in Vancouver from Feb 16-19, 2010. Kathy is available to media to talk about her experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Family Correspondents Host Impromptu Pin Trade
Petro-Canada Family Correspondents are kicking off their Vancouver 2010 Winter Games experience with an old Games-time tradition – pin trading. Join these Olympic first-timers as they delve into the spirit by hosting the Petro-Canada Pin Stop, an impromptu pin trading station outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Mon Feb 15 at 12-1pm.
Petro-Canada Hosts Mother of Valerie Maltais
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Martine Simard, mother of Olympic speedskater Valerie Maltais, in Vancouver from Feb 12-15, 2010. Martine is available to media to talk about her experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Father of Vincent Marquis
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Francois Marquis, father of Olympic freestyle skier Vincent Marquis, in Vancouver from Feb 12-15, 2010. Francois is available to media to talk about his experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Guillaume Bastille
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Louis-Marie and Denise Bastille, parents of Olympic speedskater Guillaume Bastille, in Vancouver from Feb 12-17, 2010. Louis-Marie and Denise are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please call 604-568-9777 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Alexa Loo
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Charlie and Toni Loo, parents of Olympic snowboarder Alexa Loo, in Vancouver. Charlie and Toni are available to media to talk about their experiences throughout the Olympic Games. Please contact Mahafrine Petigara at 604-623-3007 for more information.
Families of Canadian Athletes Available to Share Their Stories Behind the Road to Vancouver 2010
Parents share insights on Olympic dreams and the unparalleled support they’ve been able to give their athlete through the Petro-Canada Family Program. View this advisory here.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Drew Neilson
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Judy and Ben Hoy, parents of Olympic snowboarder Drew Neilson, in Vancouver from Feb 13-15, 2010. Judy and Ben are available to media to talk about their experiences. Please contact Mahafrine Petigara at 604-623-3007 for more information.
Petro-Canada Hosts Parents of Jamie and Jessica Gregg
Petro-Canada’s Canadian Athlete Family Program is proud to host Kathy and Randy Gregg, parents of Olympic speedskaters Jamie and Jessica Gregg, in Vancouver from Feb 12-19, 2010. Kathy and Randy are available to media to talk about their experiences. Please contact Mahafrine Petigara at 604-623-3007 for more information.
Petro-Canada’s 2010 Legacy Pole Now On Display
Petro-Canada’s 22-foot totem pole, called the 2010 Legacy Pole, is now on display at the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion.
View the making of video here.
Download the backgrounder here.
The Petro-Canada WAVE
Petro-Canada has challenged Canadians to create the world’s largest virtual WAVE at iwilldreambig.ca to support Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their families. Watch Kurt Browning lead over 500 Torontonians in a massive WAVE to help spread Olympic spirit from coast to coast. GO CANADA GO!
View more details about the Petro-Canada WAVE.
Petro-Canada’s Family Correspondent Contest
Two lucky winners and a member of their family will have the opportunity to report LIVE from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and uncover the untold stories of Canadian athletes’ families.
View more details about the Family correspondent contest.
Petro-Canada Launches The Canadian Athlete Family Program
Petro-Canada Canadian Athlete Family Program will allow over 500 athletes’ family members to watch their loved ones compete live at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games by providing up to four nights of accommodations, meals and event tickets. View more about the Athlete Family Program.
Petro-Canada announces Olympic-sized legacy project
Petro-Canada has commissioned British Columbia-based Aboriginal artist Klatle-Bhi to carve a 25-foot totem pole to commemorate the Company’s sponsorship of the Games, and to promote the cultural and economic opportunities made possible through hosting the 2010 Winter Games. View more about the Totem Pole.
