WHL Calgary Hitmen

Calgary Hitmen "Movember" Campaign Raises Nearly $6,000

Published on November 30, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release


Calgary, AB - Calgary Hitmen and Canada Safeway have wrapped up the month of "Movember", a month to fight prostate cancer.

During the month 19 Hitmen grew mustaches to raise pledges and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada and this morning at a news conference in the Hitmen dressing room the players shaved them off.

A total of $4,380 dollars was raised through the Hitmen website with Canada Safeway kicking in another $1,500 for a grand total of $5,880.

"It's a great cause and hopefully by growing moustaches we helped people realize how many men are affected by this disease," said Hitmen co-captain Ian Schultz. "The amount of money raised by our fans and the donation from Canada Safeway is spectacular."

During his lifetime, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with the disease, and this number is expected to rise to 1 in 4 within a decade. Prostate cancer is over 90 per cent curable if detected and treated in its earliest stages. In addition to investing in research, Movember raises awareness and ultimately saves lives. Funds raised will support the development of programs related to prostate cancer awareness, education, and research into the prevention, early detection, treatment and possible cure of prostate cancer.

"Canada Safeway is a long standing partner of Prostate Cancer Canada and it was a natural fit for us to participate in the Hitmen Movember event," said Chuck Mulvenna, President and Chief Operating Officer for Canada Safeway.

It's still not too late to donate as the link to the Hitmen "Movember" campaign will remain on the website until the end of the day at www.hitmenhockey.com.

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