RBC is excited to be the TITLE sponsor of the fifth annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, RBC Race for the Kids! As the title sponsor, we are hoping to have more participants on race day than any other team! Please encourage your family, friends and colleagues to register or make a donation so that we can reach our goal of being a top fundraising team with the most participants of any corporate team!

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, RBC Race for the Kids will take place on September 26th, beginning at 10:00 a.m in Riverside Park on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. The day's festivities include a 4K Race/Fun Walk, food, entertainment provided by Nickelodeon, special VIP guests, face painting and games.

Quotes from Senior Executives at RBC:

"Community involvement is an important part of the culture at RBC, and we strive to strengthen our relationships with our local communities through giving programs, volunteerism and charitable sponsorships," said Mark Standish, president and Co-CEO of RBC Capital Markets. "This commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC signifies our growing strength and presence in the New York banking community and the importance we place on contributing to the lives of New Yorkers."

"As we enter our fourth year as a sponsor of the Race for the Kids, we are thrilled to announce this deeper commitment to further enhance our partnership with such an influential community organization as Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC," said Rich Franchella, Senior Managing Director, Private Client Group, RBC Wealth Management. "RBC is dedicated to being a strong corporate partner and giving back to the communities where our employees and clients work and live." Franchella also serves as the Event Chair of Big Brother Big Sisters of NYC RBC Race for the Kids.

For any questions about the event, please feel free to contact Elise Owen at elise.owen@rbccm.com or Brooke McGeehan at brooke.mcgeehan@rbc.com .