Shawn Gore Brings The Grey Cup Home (but not for the Argos)

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I helped the New Dawn Moravian Church earlier this week with a fun event here in Toronto. The church, located in the Vaughan Rd / Oakwood neighbourhood, has a very famous person it its congregation. Shawn Gore attended Sunday School in the church when he was very young. He is now a Canadian Football League star with the Vancouver Lions, and although he is out of province much of the year, he still consider the New Dawn home.
He brought the Grey Cup to the Church on Tuesday to show the young kids in the neighbourhood. CP-24 decided to go live from the Grey Cup party being held in the church basement. Shawn invited the kids to look at the cup but asked them not to touch it. When the CP24 cameraman asked me to move the cup a bit (because all the silver was reflecting the camera spot light), the kids gasped that I would disobey their hero Shawn.

George Lagogianes interviews Shawn Gore with the Grey Cup

 One youngster tried to tackle me. I sidestepped him. Another tried to clothesline me (I ducked). A third tried a hip block -- too slow.
Anyway, the TV crew got their shots. The interviews were great and the kids enjoyed themselves.
When it was all over a man in the auidence praised me for my moves avoiding the tackles. Gave me a contract to join the Argos! After I signed he asked my age. 
 "Just turned 60". 
He looked at me in disgust and ripped up the contract and stomped out of the church.
Too bad. I had held the Big Trophy while under contract. That is the closest the Argos are going to get to the Grey Cup as long as Gore continues to play for the Lions.

 

SHAWN GORE BRINGING THE GREY CUP TO THE NEW DAWN MORAVIAN CHURCH

       

PHOTO OP / MEDIA ALERT  May 24^th 4pm

SHAWN GORE BRINGING THE GREY CUP TO THE NEW DAWN MORAVIAN CHURCH

What:            BC Lion Shawn Gore is bringing the Grey Cup to the New Dawn Moravian Church ( 7 Glenora Ave). Members of the  Church, local students and sports fans will be coming to see  the famed cup.

When:           April 24^th 4-6 pm

Where:         7 Glenora Avenue ( southeast of  The Vaughan Rd /  Oakwood Intersection) Toronto.

Why:             Experience History with the winning BC Lion’s player. Shawn is a member of the Moravian Church                       

                        The Moravian Church is one of the spiritual mainstays of  the Caribbean   Canadian community

Who:              Shawn Gore. Members of the Church. School children (some have permission to be photographed and interviewed).

How:             All media invited to cover. Call if possible.   416-656-0473

For further information, please contact  Margo Harris 416-656-0473.

Issued by Stephen Weir & Associates. 416-489-5868 stephen@stephenweir.com.