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BC Place to "turn it teal" for World Ovarian Cancer Day

May 8th, 2014

Vancouver, BC: BC Place will join landmarks around the world by glowing teal on Thursday, May 8th, in support of World Ovarian Cancer Day. The special lighting of BC Place will support the efforts of Ovarian Cancer Canada: Pacific Yukon Region, and 27 other ovarian cancer organizations in 18 countries in creating awareness of the symptoms and risk factors of this disease.

Find out more at www.ovariancanada.org and find out how you can help support this international initiative by visiting www.ovariancancerday.org

Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2014
Time: Sunset to 11:00PM

About the ‘Northern Lights’ at BC Place
The stadium roof façade – known as the Northern Lights Display - uses 1700 ‘ETFE’ panels, stacked four rows high, and 6,800 linear feet of energy-efficient LED lights to create customizable lighting displays. BC Place has used the entire roof to promote specific events, create seasonal displays and raise awareness for community and charitable organizations.

About BC Place
BC Place Stadium is the largest multipurpose venue of its kind in the province of British Columbia. An architectural signature for the province, BC Place hosts sports, exhibition and entertainment on a year-round calendar of live events. BC Place is proud to be home to the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. For more information, follow @BCPlace on Twitter or visit www.bcplace.com

Media Contact
Duncan Blomfield
Marketing & Communications Manager, BC Place
Tel: (604) 661-7360 Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com