Media Advisory: Spirit of Hope Event is Today!


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 29, 2012) - The Media is invited to attend the Spirit of Hope Gala Benefit in support of the advocacy and outreach efforts of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies. Tonight's event will feature a panel debate between Democrats Donna Brazile and James Carville vs. Republicans Governor Mike Huckabee and Karl Rove on the following resolution: Be it resolved, the world is safer under President Obama.

The moderator this evening's debate will be CNN's Gloria Borger.

Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Location: Allstream Centre, CNE Grounds
Media Registration Desk
Time: 5.30 - 7 pm -Press Gallery, Major Gifts Dinner
7.30 Main Presentation

The Major Gifts Dinner will feature a presentation and Award Ceremony in honour of the Commander of NATO'S recent Libya campaign, L.Gen Charles Bouchard (Ret'd), recipient of the Order of Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Forces.

**MEDIA MUST REGISTER AT MEDIA REGISTRATION DESK AND SHOW CREDENTIALS UPON ARRIVAL. MEDIA MUST HAVE ID VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING EVENT

For more information on the event visit www.spiritofhopebenefit.com.

Contact Information:

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies
Stacey Starkman
Communications Manager
416.864.9735 x 32 (Office)
416.524.3287 (Cell)
sstarkman@fswc.ca