26 October 2007
2007 Holiday Train - You and CP Raising Money, Food, and Awareness for Food Banks
For more than 100 communities in Canada and the United States,
the spirit of giving to local food banks will again be front and centre with the ninth annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Program -
North America's largest rolling fundraiser. Two brightly decorated Holiday Trains will be collecting food and money, as well as raising
awareness in the fight against hunger.
Across Canada, over 70 towns, villages, and cities will experience the Holiday Train spirit - starting in Beaconsfield, Quebec on
1 Dec 2007 and ending in Port Moody, British Columbia on 18 Dec 2007. In the United States' Northeast and
Midwest, 40 communities have been confirmed for formal visits by the train of lights. Each year, in addition to the official stops, the
Holiday Train holds mini-performances in many other communities along its route.
Bringing holiday cheer as well as the important message supporting food banks in Canada, is one of the country's most versatile musical
exports, Wide Mouth Mason. The Saskatchewan trio will be joined by Canadian pop sensation Melanie Doane. Joining the Train in the
United States is Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Tracey Brown. Brown will be joined by Juno award-winner Colin
Linden and the critically acclaimed family duo: Ennis.
This is the ninth year CP's Holiday Train will be taking to the rails for local food banks with its message of hope and community
support. Since 1999, CP's Holiday Train program has generated almost 1.6 million pounds of food donations and raised $3 million for
local charities. In 2006, More than $600,000 and 300,000 pounds of food were raised by concerned Canadians and Americans. All donations
collected in a community remain in that community for local distribution.
For the schedules, the musicians' bios and photos, a route map, and downloadable pictures of the train, visit the Holiday Train section of our website.
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