TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 27, 2012) - Dress for Success Toronto, an international non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place in 5 countries and 40 international cities on Mother's Day Weekend - Saturday, May 12th, 2012.

The 2012 Power Walk for Dress for Success marks Dress for Success Toronto's inaugural instalment of this signature event, which is the only international fundraising walk dedicated to the promotion of an active, healthy lifestyle for women and families.

The 5k Power Walk for Dress for Success will promote the Health and Wellness initiative of the Professional Women's Group, a program which provides successfully employed Dress for Success clients with a network of support, practical information and inspiration to achieve self-defined success.

Serving as the spokesperson for the Toronto walk is Joanne McLeod, one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country, who will empower participants to power walk their way towards overall wellness.

"This walk exemplifies the importance of a healthy lifestyle, a key element to a woman's ability to gain and retain employment and become self-sufficient" states Joanne. "Dress for Success helps women achieve their potential and I am delighted to partner with such a remarkable organization."

Dress for Success launched the Power Walk for Dress for Success as a "walking testament" to the organization's work to help disadvantaged women become healthy in all aspects of their lives - careers, physical well-being, emotional health and more. With mothers accounting for over 80% of the women served by Dress for Success, it is fitting that the Power Walk for Dress for Success takes place during Mother's Day weekend.

"Dress for Success seeks to provide women with the foundation for various skills that enable them to achieve financial stability and personal success," said Sheila Debly-Magnus, Executive Director of Dress for Success Toronto. "Keeping active is part of a healthy lifestyle, and one of many ways women can empower not only themselves but also inspire their families."

The Power Walk for Dress for Success is open to the public and participants are encouraged to create a team of friends, walk with family, participate as individuals or sponsor a walker. All participation will support the programs and services of Dress for Success.

For more information and Power Walk registration, please refer to our website: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/toronto, or via email: publicrelations@dressforsuccesstoronto.org or call us at 416-901-6022.

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