Quarterback Luncheon Tomorrow

The Calgary Stampeders in conjunction with the Canadian Progress Club (Calgary Bow River) will host the 14th annual Quarterback Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The event will feature Stampeders players and executives and is held in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for interviews)

Location: The Westin - 320, 4th Avenue S.W.

Stampeders managing partner Ted Hellard and president Scott Ackles, members of Big Brothers and Big Sisters and representatives from the Canadian Progress Club will speak at the event.

Stampeders quarterbacks Henry Burris, Dave Dickenson, Ben Sankey and Barrick Nealy will speak about the importance of mentorship and guidance as it pertains to their lives and careers.

About Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary aims to enrich the lives of children, youth and their families through mentoring. They match caring adult mentors with young people in the community who would benefit from a caring one-on-one relationship.

The next Stampeders home game is Monday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Tickets are available through the Stampeders Ticket Office at 403.289.0258.