THANKS A MILLION!

May 3, 2010

Sarnia, Ontario (May 4th, 2010)—The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) would like to thank Mark’s Work Wearhouse for their rewarding eight-year partnership, which has resulted in more than $1-million being gifted to breast cancer research initiatives across Canada!

“In raising this significant sum, Mark’s has shown all of Canada that it is committed to breast cancer research,” says Marsha Davidson, Executive Director of the BCSC. “Together we can play leading roles in the discovery of the cure.”

“We believe deeply in what the Breast Cancer Society of Canada strives to achieve every day in support of women across Canada,” said Michael Strachan, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Mark’s Work Wearhouse. “Our work together over the years has been as beneficial to Mark’s as it has to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, so to our friends at the BCSC we want to say thank you a million times over. We appreciate the loyalty and compassion of the Mark’s customers and staff.”

Canadians are asked to join together once again to help the BCSC and Mark’s raise even more funding dollars, by supporting Mark’s trademark semi-annual event, called Ladies Night—the key initiative to help the Canadian clothing icon break the $1-million mark.

Mark’s fashionable and popular event is being held on Thursday, May 6, from 5 p.m. until closing, offering customers 20% off storewide, including all regular and sale priced items. A $5 donation to the BCSC will be made for purchases totalling $65 or more (after discounts and before taxes) up to $50,000. (No minimum purchase necessary, not valid on marks.com, and does not apply to gift cards. Some stores open until 11 p.m., check local store for hours of operation.) Customers are also encouraged to make donations directly to the BCSC during this event.

About the Breast Cancer Society of Canada
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is a national registered charitable organization (Charity BN 137969861RR0001) established to fund Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer, as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education.

About Mark’s Work Wearhouse
From 1977, Mark’s Work Wearhouse has evolved from one small store in Calgary, Alberta to over 380 stores across Canada. Today, it’s proud to be part of the Canadian Tire family.

In every store, Mark’s goal is to provide customers with “Clothes That Work” for their lifestyle 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With one-stop convenience, customers are offered exclusive private labels and Canada’s best sellers in quality casual and business wear, outdoor apparel for men and women, workwear, and safety footwear.

For more information, please contact:

Marsha Davidson
Executive Director
National Office
420 East Street North
Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5
1-800-567-8767
mdavidson@bcsc.ca
www.bcsc.ca


For more information contact:
Marsha Davidson
Executive Director
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Phone: 800-567-8767
Email: mdavidson@bcsc.ca
Website: www.bcsc.ca

Heather Macdonald
National Promotions Lead
Mark's Work Wearhouse
Phone: 403-692-7027
Email: heather.macdonald@marks.com
Website: www.marks.com

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