November 23, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Communications George Chuvalo Brings Powerful Message Department About Substance Abuse to Brebeuf Students 80 Sheppard Avenue East North York, Ontario Brebeuf College School welcomes former Canadian heavy weight champion George M2N 6E8 Chuvalo on Monday, November 26, 2012 for a presentation on drugs and substance use and preventative measures. The presentation begins at 10:15 a.m. in the gymnasium. Media Contact: What: George Chuvalo Speaks to Students About Substance Abuse Emmy Szekeres Milne Manager of When: Monday November 26, 2012 10:15 a.m. Communications Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2356 Where: Brebeuf College (Gymnasium) Fax: 416-229-5342 211 Steeles Avenue East, North York [email protected] George Chuvalo was the reigning Canadian Heavyweight Boxing Champion for 21 years, from 1958 until 1979. Ranked in the top 10 of the World Boxing for much of his career, George faced many of the best fighters of this century: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson, Ernie Terrell, Joe Frazier, Jerry Quarry and many others. George retired from boxing in 1979 as the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Canada. Today, George speaks to students, parents and other groups about drugs and how they have impacted his life. He lost 3 sons and a wife as a result of substance abuse. His recollection of events and his expressive nature enable him to convey his powerful message. Being a father to drug addicted sons provides him with the insight and wisdom required to capture any listener. He de-glamorizes drug use by giving examples of what he has witnessed first hand. He leaves the students and other groups with a message of hope for our future while inviting the listener into his private life. He shares some of what he has learned about life, with the hopes of reaching those who are at risk. The Toronto Catholic District School Board To date, he has conducted over 1400 presentations to staff, students, and support groups educates more than 92,000 across the country and around the world. In October 1998, he proudly received the "Order students from diverse of Canada" medal in recognition of his hard work and dedication to Canada's youth. cultures and language backgrounds in its 200 -30- Catholic elementary and secondary schools and The Toronto Catholic District School Board is an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of serves close to 475,000 Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope and Catholic school supporters charity. At Toronto Catholic we transform the world through witness, faith, innovation and action. across the City of Toronto. .