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Argos & You Can Play Team up to Promote Equality in Professional Sports

July 3, 2016 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts are proud to announce that they have teamed up with the You Can Play Project to host a You Can Play themed game on Wednesday, July 13 against the Ottawa REDBLACKS at BMO Field. The game will promote equality, respect and safety for all athletes and fans, without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

This will mark the first time a professional sports team in Canada has hosted a You Can Play game.

"We are proud to use one of our games to promote this very important cause," said Michael Copeland, Argos President & CEO. "The Argos are deeply rooted within the Toronto community, and we welcome everyone to be a part of the Argos family."

The Argos' You Can Play game will feature the singing of our national anthem by Forte, Toronto's gay men's chorus and a special guest to perform the ceremonial coin toss. The recently launched Argos You Can Play merchandise line will be available for purchase in the stadium with 25% of proceeds being donated to You Can Play's work within Canada.

The Argos are also making a special ticketing offer for this game. For every $30 ticket sold using the code 'YCPARGOS', six dollars will be donated to the You Can Play Project to help fund their initiatives in Canada.

To show further support for this important cause, Argos defensive tackle Brian Bulcke is walking in the Toronto Pride Parade today.

The Canadian Football League and all of its teams have been partners with You Can Play since 2014.

Tickets for this game are on-sale now and can be purchased for as low as $20 by visiting Argonauts.ca/tickets.

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