The Owen Sound Attack helped raise over $60,000 for a local hospice at a recent fundraiser at one of their home games.
On February 18, the Attack partnered with Grey Bruce Hospice Inc. to raise funds for the local hospice at their "Hockey for Hospice" charity game. Many fundraising events were part of the initiative, including a game-worn jersey auction, a successful celebrity serve at East Side Mario's in Owen Sound, and a replica jersey pre-order.
The Attack and Grey Bruce Hospice Inc. will soon share details regarding another Hockey for Hospice jersey pre-order to raise more funds for the hospice.Grey Bruce Hospice will be taking orders from those that missed out on the chance to secure their own personalized replica jersey in the Hockey for Hospice design. Full details will be at https://www.greybrucehospice.com/ once available.
"The fundraising team involved with the Hospice should take a lot of pride in the work and effort they put in to make this whole event successful", said Attack Community Relations Coordinator Evan Longland, "The entire process from the charity selection in the summer to the game night and all the surrounding events were professional and seamlessly organized, we couldn't ask for a better or more meaningful partner to support in our second charity game night this season."
“We are overwhelmed by this generous show of support from everyone who helped make Hockey for Hospice such a wonderful event. The funds raised will go directly to caring for our friends and neighbours from all over Grey-Bruce during their stay at Chapman House. The belief in our mission that has been shown by the hockey fans, sponsors, donors, and the Attack organization demonstrates that hospice palliative care is needed and valued by all in Grey and Bruce, and for that we are very, very grateful,” shared Janet Fairbridge, Executive Director of Grey Bruce Hospice.