40th Annual CKNW Orphans' Fund Picnic at Playland Presented by London Drugs

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 4, 2012) - For the last 40 years, the CKNW Orphans' Fund has hosted a collective 90,000 children with a variety of challenges at their annual picnic. On Wednesday, June 6^th, another 3,000 children will be hosted at PNE's Playland for a day of entertainment, games and fun! This day is closed to the general public but media will be permitted entrance to cover the event.

About CKNW Orphans' Fund: Dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with social, behavioural, physical and mental challenges living in BC communities. We provide funding to both individual children and organizations for a variety of developmental needs, with an emphasis on therapies, educational bursaries and specialized medical equipment.