OHL Owen Sound Attack

Bears in Blue Saturday

February 26, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


Attack to take on prostate cancer at upcoming charity hockey game as they take on the Erie Otters on Saturday February 28th at 7:30pm. The 2nd annual Bears in Blue is a men's cancer initiative in partnership with The Owen Sound Attack, The Canadian Cancer Society and Bayshore Broadcasting. Fred Wallace being named Honorary Chair of the event has given the event a local connection as many people know Fred and follow him on the radio. Proceeds from the event will be designated to prostate cancer research and to help local patients with programs and services.

Players will be wearing blue jersey's to honor loved ones who could not be here with us and in celebration of those who are. After the game the worn jerseys will be auctioned off in a live auction rink side, with MPP Bill Walker at the helm of the auction. Interested parties can attain a bid number from the Attack office prior to and during the game if they wish to bid. Each final bidder will receive their photo with the player whose jersey they have purchased.

During the live auction, special autographed NHL Jersey's will also be auctioned off to support the Attack's #Doitfordoczy campaign. Jersey's being auctioned off include:

- Autographed Oshawa Generals vintage Bobby Orr jersey

- 2014/2015 Team Signed Montreal Canadiens jersey

- Tyler Seguin Signed Dallas Stars Jersey

- Michael Hutchison Signed Winnipeg Jets jersey

- Bobby Ryan Signed Ottawa Senators jersey

- Mark Giordano Signed Calgary Flames jersey

- Alex Pietrangelo Signed St. Louis Blues jersey

Official Bears in Blue toques went on sale in early February with only a few remaining. For each $20 toque purchased ballots were handed out with a chance to Shoot to Win on game night for a $500 gift certificate to DC Taylor Jewelers.

RBC is proudly distributing blue cowbells at the entrances before game time to the first 1000 people through the doors, so make sure you get to the game early. A silent auction will be set up upstairs in the concourse and during the game please make your donation to prostate cancer when the bucket is passed your way during the 1st intermission.

The Canadian Cancer Society would like to thank the sponsors of Bears in Blue event, their support is greatly appreciated. Sponsors include Bayshore Broadcasting, SBP Custom Embroidery, Stow It Self Storage, RBC, Mister Transmission, Memorable Designs, DC Taylor, Rogers TV, Boston Pizza and Troy Life Fire Safety. A special thank you to Fred Wallace and The Owen Sound Attack.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends that men over the age of 50 talk to their healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of prostate cancer testing. Men at higher risk for prostate cancer because of family history or those of African ancestry should discuss the need for testing at an earlier age with their healthcare provider.

In addition to funding world-class cancer research, the Canadian Cancer Society fights back against the disease by advocating on cancer-related issues, leading cancer prevention initiatives and offering information and community support services for cancer patients and their families. We fight prostate cancer by doing everything we can to prevent cancer from ever happening in the first place. As part of our mission work, we inform men about early detection of the disease.

If you know someone who is living with prostate cancer, either as a patient or caregiver be sure to tell them about our free information and support services. For more information call 1 888 939-3333 or visit cancer.ca.

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