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WHL Prince George Cougars

Cougars Partner with KidSport for Habit Hack Challenge

September 5, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars Hockey Club, in partnership with KidSport Prince George, and Hell Yeah Prince George (HYPG) are excited to announce the launch of the "Habit Hack Challenge."

The challenge's purpose is to create healthy habits in our community and help KidSport Prince George meet their goal of getting 200 local kids into organized sports. The Habit Hack Challenge begins on Sunday, September 8th, and ends when KidSport has reached their target of $30,000.

The Cougars are working with HYPG to ensure KidSport reaches their goal of helping 200 kids play sports. In addition to the Habit Hack challenge, over the next 25 days, watch for the Cougars and their supporters sharing pictures with the "Focus on the Awesome" sign. Each day over the next 25 days, the Cougars will donate $20 to KidSport. Additionally, Northland Dodge and Rivers Edge Services will match another $20 each.

"The PG Cougars are very pleased to be partnering with KidSport and HYPG to raise money to help kids get involved with sports," said Cougars' Vice President, Business Andy Beesley. "We all think it's so important for kids to not only stay healthy and active, but to experience the many positive aspects of participating in organized sports."

Starting Sunday, September 8th, participants using either Facebook or Instagram declare one habit they are willing to give up for one year and donate $5 per month to KidSport Prince George. Participants have 24 hours to declare their hack and challenge family members, friends, and colleagues to also join the Habit Hack Challenge, using the hashtags #habithackpg and #SoALLkidscanplay.

The Brink Group of Companies is partnering to help KidSport in the Habit Hack Challenge, and spokesperson Scott McWalter says his organization is thrilled to team up for such a worthy cause, "The Brink Group of Companies is profoundly delighted to partner with KidSport Prince George to ensure they reach their fundraising goal of $30,000. The Habit Hack Challenge is a fun, innovate way to raise money for an outstanding local charity. Every local child deserves the right to participate in the sport(s) they love, and we're committed to ensure this remains a possibility."

"We are honoured to be working with community-minded organizations like The Brink Group of Companies who share in our core values of giving back to our City," stated Ana Peasgood, KidSport Prince George. "As volunteers, we get to see first-hand the impact that KidSport grants have on families facing financial barriers. Every dollar raised stays in our community and ensures that children can have the opportunity to experience the power of sports and the friendships which grow from it. We are excited about the Habit Hack Challenge and look forward to reaching our goal of getting 200 local kids off of the sidelines and into the game."

The Cougars are looking forward to participating in the Habit Hack Challenge and supporting this campaign over the next 25 days. Look for the Cougars Habit Hack videos on the KidSport Facebook and Instagram pages, and consider participating by making your own video and donating money to KidSport.

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