Local banks accepting contributions from community for affected Teams

March 26, 2008, Vernon BC… The 2008 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship Host Committee today announced that a trust account will be set up at three local banks to allow the many people who have called asking how they can help the teams affected by the Hotel break ins.

“Our phone lines have been receiving many inquiries from concerned Vernon citizens, event volunteers and curling fans throughout the Okanagan who want to show their support to the teams affected by the hotel break-in on Sunday,” said Rob Pringle, Chair of the 2008 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship.

“This community has invited the World into their home and residents have been saddened by this unfortunate incident. They have stepped up to demonstrate the true nature of this caring and welcoming community,” Pringle concluded.

National Bank Financial (Event Ambassador), Vantage One and CIBC in Vernon have stepped up by setting up Trust Funds in the name of 2008 Women’s Curling Trust for contributions beginning Thursday morning. Contributions will go to replace monies and property the Teams affected have lost. All contributions in excess of the amounts lost will be forwarded to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.

Bank locations are:

• National Bank, #101 – 3100 – 30th Avenue
• Vantage One, Main Branch, 3108, 33rd Ave, #120, 5301 25th Ave (Okanagan Landing Rd.)and in Armstrong, #1, 3300 Smith Drive
• CIBC, Downtown Vernon on 3201, 30th Ave, and in the Village Green Mall

“The Teams are overwhelmed by the coming together of the community and the support they have received, and will remember the warmth of our community for a lifetime, said Toby Oswald-Felker, Event coordinator.

For Further information:
Rob Pringle, Toby Oswald-Felker
250-558-1144