Cuts for the Cure a Huge Success

Published on April 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Abbotsford, BC - The Abbotsford Heat hosted the annual Cuts for the Cure following their final regular season game on April 15th and are proud to announce that $30,000 was raised for the BC Cancer Foundation.

Rachel Mitchell from the BC Cancer Foundation said, "It's been amazing to watch the Cuts for the Cure grow this year knowing that all the funds raised will benefit those facing cancer right here in Abbotsford!" Mitchell recognized the efforts of the Heat player's wives and girlfriends saying, "Special thanks to Aimee Laing, Ashley Irving, Lyndsey Walter and all the Abby Heat wives and girlfriends for making this possible!"

Heat Captain Quintin Laing's wife Aimee was nearly brought to tears during the event on ice as she glowed with excitement that such a terrific goal had been reached. "$30,000 was a total I never thought was possible." Said Laing, "I would really like to thank Mayor Bruce Banman for setting that total and to all the amazing donors that helped us reach it."

"I was thrilled to be a part of this campaign," said Banman. "My sister, my uncle and my cousin have all done battle with cancer. My sister and uncle unfortunately lost their battle, but my cousin is winning his fight, so as you can imagine, this cause is very close to my heart."

Mayor Banman supported the event by committing his locks to the cause if the $30,000 threshold was met. The festivities started with Mayor Banman being shorn by a local businessman on the ice surface.

Laing spoke about those involved with this great effort by saying, "I am very fortunate to have worked alongside some of the most hard working and very dedicated women, not only Heat wives and girlfriends but also Heat staff. Cuts for the Cure started with a little idea a year ago, and to think, that just in its second year, we were able to raise $30,000 blows my mind." She continued to thank the city she and her family call home, "The city of Abbotsford has a ton of caring people with huge hearts, and I am grateful for every single one of them."

The Abbotsford Heat will face the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL's Calder Cup Playoffs. The Western Conference Quarterfinal (best-of-5) will starts tonight in Milwaukee for game one with game two scheduled for Sunday, April 22.

The Heat lead their best-of-five playoff series 2-0 with Game-3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal hosted by Abbotsford on Wednesday night at the AESC. The Heat will also host Games 4* & 5* (*if necessary) on Friday and Saturday.

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