Thunder Bay's Italian Community Supports Lakehead U

Thunder Bay's Italian Community Supports Lakehead U Through the Arthur Mauro Challenge

(Thunder Bay - Monday, January 10, 2005)Tuesday, January 11, Lakehead University will be receiving a special donation from the Italian community in Thunder Bay.

Recently, the Arthur Mauro Challenge was announced, in which Arthur Mauro will match any donation made to the ATAC ~ Future of the North Capital Campaign by members of the Italian community, up to $150,000.

What: Presentation to Lakehead University by members of Thunder Bay's Italian community
When: Tuesday, January 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Avila Centre Foyer, Lakehead University (on Reaume St.)

"This donation is an example of the unique way people are working together to support ATAC," says Bonnie Moore, Director of Development at Lakehead University. "It also shows the pride and commitment the Italian Thunder Bay community has with respect to Lakehead University."

Arthur Mauro was born and raised in Thunder Bay and, although he has since left our community, he has never forgotten his roots. Mr. Mauro has fond memories of growing up on Secord Street in Port Arthur as well as his time at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. He has since moved to Winnipeg, but because of his commitment to his hometown and the realization of the importance of Lakehead University to our community, he has committed up to $150,000 to the ATAC ~ Future of the North Capital Campaign. He is challenging the Thunder Bay Italian community to match this contribution.

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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Office of Communications, 807-343-8177