Launching United Conservationists at "100% Fin Free: An Evening For Sharks"
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/09/11 -- Editors note: There is a photo and video associated with this press release.
This year during the , you will swear it is . Award-winning director and conservationist, , is celebrating the launch of his new not-for-profit organization at one of the coolest parties:
On the heels of the landmark in large part inspired by his documentary, , Stewart, a native who launched his much-acclaimed film at five years ago, is working closely with a group of lawmakers and conservationists to bring sharks into the forefront. The team has introduced legislation to ban the sale and possession of shark fins in and strives to make Canada a leader in the fight to save sharks. "With up to 73,000,000 sharks killed each year for their fins and some regional populations down by 98%, the '' campaign could not be any more timely," said Stewart.
More than just a movie, has become a movement rallying the world around unlikely, but charismatic species. resulted in massive change for sharks, brought an incredibly passionate team together, and inspired Stewart to create (UC), a revolutionary non-profit committed to inspiring and enabling the same types of successes on a much broader scale.
Stewart will be hosting a fundraiser, on September 14th at the legendary , to launch , in support of the campaign. Attended by celebrity guests, conservation allies as well as city councilors responsible for introducing legislation to make Toronto Fin Free. The will also be announcing their national campaign strategy.
With all proceeds from the event benefiting and their campaign to make Canada , many sponsors have joined their cause. , , , , , and are just a few of the companies who have stepped up to the launch. Party goers will be treated to live performances by , , and featuring and guest DJ sets from (programmer for , ), and .
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Datum: 09.09.2011 - 11:30 Uhr
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