$15,000 Celebrity Dash for Cash
Published on February 17, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver BC - The Vancouver Giants are ready to stage one of their most popular annual events this Friday . . . with a brand new twist! On Friday, February 20, it's time to "Dash for Cash" when your Giants take on the Kelowna Rockets. During the second intermission, we'll spread $15,000 in frozen loonies across centre ice and give randomly chosen fans 60 seconds to pick up as much as they can. Whatever they pick up, they take home!
And for the first time ever, contestants will be joined on-ice by a group of local media personalities playing for the charities of their choice. Following is a list of confirmed participants as of today's date.
Jay Durant (Global TV) BC Childrens' Hospital Gerry O'Day (AM650) Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Karin Larsen (CBC) YMCA of Greater Vancouver Khai Tucker (Virgin 95.3) North Shore Animal Rescue
Jason Pires (CTV) KidsSport Jim Mullin (CKNW) Doctors Without Borders
Greg Harper (CityTV) BC Cancer Foundation Rock Girl Alece (Rock 101) Make-A-Wish Foundation
Randall Mark (Joy-TV) Run for Water Bob Marjanovich (Team 1040) Michael Cuccione Fdtn
Scott Rintoul (Shaw TV/Team 1040) BC Cancer Foundation
Plus, to celebrate this special event, the Giants will don the retro Millionaires jerseys they debuted on Friday, November 21, 2008!
The Vancouver Giants Celebrity Dash for Cash is proudly presented by Charter Bus Lines, Global Television, and All Time Favourites AM650.
Vancouver Giants vs Kelowna Rockets
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Pacific Coliseum
Tickets available through Ticketmaster at 604-280-4400 & at VancouverGiants.com
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