Calgary Hitmen Movember Campaign Raises Over $12,000
Published on November 29, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen, Prostate Cancer Canada and Canada Safeway are wrapping up the month of "Movember", a month to fight prostate cancer.
During the month Hitmen players, staff and fans along with Off-Ice Officials and Novice Hitmen coaches grew mustaches to raise pledges and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada.
At a news conference in the Hitmen dressing room today players shaved them off.
As of mid afternoon a total of $12,086 dollars has been raised through the Hitmen website. The Hitmen will continue to collect donations until the end of the month, but with the team set to depart on a BC road trip tomorrow morning, they released financial results today.
"We had a blast growing moustaches this month with some much better than others," smiled Hitmen defenceman Carter Berg. "It's a great cause and hopefully by taking part we helped people realize how many men are affected by this disease. I would like to thank all fans for contributing to this wonderful campaign,"
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.
Fans still wanting to make a last minute donation can do so until midnight Tuesday by clicking on the "Movember" link on the club's website www.hitmenhockey.com
The Calgary Flames who partnered with the Hitmen on this campaign will release their fundraising results on Wednesday.
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