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I’m sure you’ve all heard about it but in case you haven’t (and in case you have) here’s all the details:
The Medicine Hat Tigers, along with a variety of sponsors, are hosting a Reach for a Cure fundraiser to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society. The money raised from this event helps fund leading-edge cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives; provide reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offer vital community-based support services for people living with cancer and their families; and advocate for healthy public policies.
Click the Support button at the website below to donate! Cash and cheque donations are accepted at the Canadian Cancer Society, Kal Tire, Source For Sports, and Rock 105.3. Each $5.00 donation is another entry into the draw for a variety of prizes including a Tigers Jersey signed by a great mustachioed player — Lanny McDonald.
Every pledge takes everyone one step further in the fight against cancer.If you want to read more about how your donation helps, check out the “Where your money goes” link in the left menu of the “Dusters for Dollars” website.
Visit the website to see who’s participating. They include Tigers players: Bretton Cameron, Dylan Bredo, Dylan Busenius, Thomas Carr, Jace Coyle, Deven Dubyk, Emerson Etem, Joey Frazer, Taylor Gal, Wacey Hamilton, Mark Isherwood, Kale Kessy, Tristan King, Matthew Konan, Tomas Kundratek, Matt MacKay, Scott McKay, Zdenek Okal, Tanner Sohn and Linden Vey. Assistant coach Shaun Clouston, as well as office staff Dave Andjelic and Mike Bortolussi. And many more people!
Please visit the Dusters for Dollars webpage to find out more and to donate!
As coaches and players take to the ice today at FLC they are remembering one man in particular – Tony Aasman. Aasman, a city Hockey veteran, lost his battle with cancer just under a year ago. As his devotion to the game, even after his passing, lived on. Aasman lived for Kids minor Hockey in the city and people are remembering him with a 4-on-4 Tournament at the Leisure Centre today. Although he didn’t play much competitive hockey growing up, he had plenty of success teaching the game. It was September 9, 2008 when he had the chance to coach for a final time in a Tigers’ pre-season matchup, when his son Ryan came home with the Prince Albert Raiders to verse our Tabbies. Just 8 days later, Ryan had to make his way home again to say good-bye to his dad for the final time.
So if you have the opportunity, head up to the FLC today and get in on the action, you can also enter raffles for items like a Willie Desjardins-Tyler Ennis Canada World Juniors Photo, Ennis Team Canada Jersey, and more. The price for the raffle is 10 for $5 and of course, goes to a good cause.
The Helicopter Airlift Operation (HALO), which services more than 50 communities in southeast Alberta in a 40,000 square kilometer range of Medicine Hat, may soon be out of commission.
The operation costs roughly $70,000 a month to operate, and unfortunately the Alberta government does not provide any funding, leaving the helicopter operable solely by the donations of local businesses.
HALO is seeking at least $70,000 per month to stay in operation, otherwise the service may be grounded as early as September, costing lives of patients who would live too far from a hospital to receive care in the event of an emergency.
More information be found on their website at http://medicairsociety.com
Rescue helicopter could be grounded by Tenille Tellman – Medicine Hat News
Hit n' Run Reunion Poster
The Hit N Run Reunion Benefit Dance is being held in honor of Ralph & Shirley Seefried who lost their home to a fire on April 31st, 2009. Unfortunately due to lack of insurance on their home of 40 years and no money to start over, this benefit dance and BBQ is designed to help raise money to assist them in rebuilding their lives.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, 2009 at the Redcliff Rectangle Arena. It will start for the public at 6PM kicking off the BBQ (with open bar). Live music will begin at 6:30PM with performances by Psycho CirKiss (A local Kiss tribute band, amazing name by the way), Whiskey Ridge (country/rock band) and Hit n’ Run, a rock band that played locally in the 1980’s and 1990’s who will be reuniting for this event.
Hit N Run Reunion Benefit Dance Facebook Group
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Tower Junction (TJ’s) Pub when they go on sale Friday, August 14th. Alternatively, although not recommended as this show will sell out, any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door. Tower Junction is also sponsoring this event exclusively.
If you have any questions, please call Len Seefried at (250) 961-9204. Thanks for the submission, Len.
‘Hatters young and old are encouraged to attend an old-fashioned Sunday in Kin Coulee Park on Sunday, August 9. The local fundraising group Angels for Angela is hosting the event from 12 PM – 4 PM near the park’s band shelter.
Many events are planned for the day including a bake sale, dunk tank, live local entertainment, Corvette show, three-legged races, gunny sack races, horseshoes, inflatable bouncers, face painting, pedal tractors, barbecue, cotton candy, popcorn, raffles, a silent auction and much more. Dunk tank volunteers include Alderman Jeremy Thompson and several local teachers.
Many local businesses have rallied to support the group’s efforts and have donated high-value raffle prizes and silent auction items including a broom-finished driveway package (up to 500 sq. ft., valued at $3500), a huge assortment of gift baskets, golf and ski packages, hotel packages, children’s items, Saskatchewan Roughrider tickets and more.
Photo from PDF Entry Form
On Sunday, June 21st, 2009 it will be the YMCA’s 25th anniversary Father’s Day River Run in Medicine Hat. Judging on how successful the recent Relay for Life was, which brought in an amazing 800 people and $290,000 in fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society – it would seem people love running and fundraising in Medicine Hat. Although this running event is a little different, expect a lot of these things to happen this summer. The following is a transcript from the pamphlet if you need more information. You can also grab the .PDF entry form and pamphlet here.
- 5Km & 10Km starts at 9:00 AM sharp.
- 3Km starts at 9:10 AM sharp.
- All runs start and finish at the Family YMCA.
- Registration accepted until 8:30 AM SHARP Race Day
- First 300 to register receive a T-Shirt (Sizes guaranteed until June 1st)
- Pancakes, fruit and refreshments to follow!
More fundraising today, second post in a row! Tonight, at 7:30PM there will be a open house informational gathering for Relay For Life by the Canadian Cancer Society at the Medicine Hat College (room #S159). The meeting will be an informational discussion about how you can join and help the program. The event itself is a fundraiser where teams of 10 participate for 12 hours in a overnight non-competitive relay, taking turns walking or running around the track. It will take place on May 29th, 2009 in Kin Coulee Park from 7PM to 7AM.
Relay For Life - Promotional Banner
For more information, contact:
Canadian Cancer Society
Josie Doll
medicinehat.relayforlife@cancer.ab.ca
403-581-1038
On April 19th, the second annual “Give the Gift of Life Fun Run & Walk” will take place at the downtown YMCA. Participants are encouraged to raise funds for patients waiting for organ transplants for The Kidney Foundation of Canada Southern Alberta Branch. Last year, the first time that the event took place, they had 60 participants and raised $15,000 stated Jodi Currie, manage of communications for the foundation. This year the organization hopes to raise $20,000 and bring at least 100 participants out. The event includes a light breakfast as well as entertainment from the local band, Mahoney. The event will be a 5 km fun run, or a 2 km walk for those who attend.
Header Advert for the Event
Their honorary chairperson this year is Cassidy Creasy who is a 9 year-old who needs a kidney transplant due to damage caused by an E.coli infection two years ago. Registration forms are available at all Safeway locations, the YMCA, and at the Renal Unit of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
Information found on the foundation’s website and from the Medicine Hat News.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Southern Alberta Branch Website
Official Event Posting
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