May 24, 2006 – What: Giro Toronto, a 75 km fundraising bicycle ride with an Italian twist. Inspired by the legendary cycling event, Il Giro d’Italia, the ride has a boot-shaped route and will tour well-known neighbourhoods throughout Toronto. This charity ride will feature great rest stops, a bbq and garage sale (supporting VITA Community Living Services)

When: Sunday May 28th, 2006, 7:15am-2:00 pm

Who: Organized by and proceeds going to Villa Charities Foundation.

Why: To raise funds for Villa Charities family of organizations which include Villa Colombo Services for Seniors, Columbus Centre, VITA Community Living Services and Villa Colombo Vaughan

Where: Start and Finish at Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave W (near the corner of Dufferin & Lawrence W).
                      
Little Italy rest stops:
9:00 am – Rest stop hosted by Dolce Gelato at the Dominion store on corner of Crawford and College

10:00 am – Corso Italia BIA will serve pizza, gelato, fruit, and various drinks at the Piccinini Centre on St. Clair Ave W.

11:00 am – The Friuli Centre on Islington north of Steeles tempt riders with traditional Italian dishes such as polenta and sausages.

1-2:00 pm – Riders return to Columbus Centre for BBQ, pizza and Garage Sale.

Spring Fling:
9am – 2pm –   VITA Community Living Services hosts a garage sale extraordinaire! (901 Lawrence Avenue West)

Media Contacts:
Adriana Suppa
Communications Manager
Villa Charities
(416) 789-7011 ext. 302 (
suppa@villacharities.com

Oliviana Mingarelli
Communications Assistant
Villa Charities
(416) 789-7011 ext. 304
communications@villacharities.com