Lorne Whyte Appointed Executive Director - Media Advisory - June 11, 2009

Victoria, BC - June 11, 2009

VICTORIA -- Mr. Brian Losie, President of the HELP FILL A DREAM Foundation, along with the Board of Directors, is very pleased to announce and welcome Mr. Lorne Whyte as the new Executive Director of the organization. Established in 1986, Help Fill A Dream assists children living with life-threatening conditions and supports families within the Vancouver Island Health Authority region.

After stepping down, current Executive Director, Mr. Marty Schubert, plans to join the Foundation’s Board.

Previously, Mr. Whyte was President and CEO of Tourism Victoria for over nineteen years. Lorne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of not-for-profit and charitable organizations which will assist in the growth of the Help Fill A Dream Foundation.

We are very pleased Mr. Whyte has accepted the Executive Director position and we look forward to working with him.

For more information on Help Fill A Dream, visit www.helpfilladream.com, or call 250-382-3135.

Contact

Carissa McCart
Help Fill a Dream Media Relations
250-896-5348
cmccart@gmail.com

Lorne Whyte
Help Fill a Dream Executive Director
250-382-3135
hfad@telus.net