March 3, 2007
For the second year in a row, Omicron and Coast Capital Savings (CCS) teamed up to race against time and deliver an exciting entry for CANstruction 2007. This yearly international design/build competition benefits the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society and brings together teams of architects, engineers, graphic artists and students to build sculptures using only canned food and other non-perishables.
Incorporating the theme of “Our Favourite Things”, Omicron and CCS chose to design and build a structure inspired by “The Great CANadian Outdoors”. With only 24 hours to construct the structure, Omicron and CCS assembled a team of 40 volunteers for the build, donating a total of 5,940 cans to the Food Bank. The final presentation revealed a camping scene – forest backdrop, tent and campfire (complete with the makings of a great smore!).
With a record 25 entries providing 120,000 food items during CANstruction’s 5th year in Vancouver, this event makes a considerable impact on the Food Bank’s ability to provide nourishment to those in need in our community. To view the 2007 winners, as well as access more information regarding CANstruction, please visit: www.canstructionvancouver.com.
For more information, contact:
Beverley Attfield, BA
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Omicron
604 632 4353
battfield@omicronaec.com
