CFL Edmonton Elks

ComFree Teams Up With Edmonton Eskimo Stay In School Program

Published on April 11, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is pleased to welcome ComFree - Canada's leading private sale real estate company - as the title sponsor of the club's popular Stay in School Program.

For more than 15 years, Edmonton Eskimo players have traveled throughout Edmonton and Northern Alberta to deliver powerful messages to students on the importance of education, perseverance, leadership and topical social issues such as bullying and peer pressure. The 2008 ComFree Stay In School roster of players includes: Joe McGrath, Shannon Garrett, Ron "Goldie" McClendon, Jason Maas, Jason Goss, Patrick Kabongo, J.R. LaRose and Terriss Paliwoda.

ComFree Sales Manager (Edmonton), Lenny Andrichuk says "The Stay in School Program is perfectly aligned with ComFree's commitment to our community, particularly youth, and we're excited to partner with the Edmonton Eskimos."

The ComFree Stay in School Program will officially kick-off Monday, April 14 at 11:00am at Guthrie School in Edmonton, followed by a game featuring the Eskimo basketball team. The ComFree logo will be featured prominently on all Stay in School promotional material, media releases and on ESKS.com - the official website of the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club.

Edmonton Eskimo scout and community ambassador Ed Hervey has been an active member of the Stay in School team for many years. Says Hervey, "ComFree's support is invaluable as it will help us to bring the Stay in School message to more young people in our community."

ComFree Private Sales is Canada's leading private sale real estate company serving the real estate home resale and for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) markets, including homes and condominiums in the Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Prince George, Brandon, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, and Fort McMurray.

The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is one of the most successful teams in CFL history with 13 Grey Cup championships and a North American pro-sports record of 34 consecutive years in the playoffs. A community-owned team, the Eskimos pride themselves on giving back to the community that has supported the organization throughout its illustrious history.

ComFree Stay in School Official Kickoff

Date: Monday, April 14, 2008

Time: 11:00am

Location: Guthrie School (Edmonton)




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