CFL B.C. Lions

Dylan Reichelt Memorial Fund Gets $5,000 Boost from Wally Buono

Published on February 27, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that almost one year from the day Wally Buono wrapped up a historic coaching career with his fifth CFL Coach of the Year award, the Leos' VP of football operations and GM has donated $5,000 to the Dylan Reichelt Memorial Fund Society.

Established by Bill Reichelt, the club's long-time therapist shortly after his passing of his son Dylan in 2011, the fund has already made a difference in the lives of numerous young people.

"Dylan was a tremendous person who routinely put the happiness and well-being of others first and the fund strives to carry out what we believe was important to him," said Bill Reichelt. "My wife Cathy and I are very grateful for the support of Wally and the entire Lions family. His generosity will go will go a long way to making a difference in our community."

In addition to providing a $1,000 annual scholarship to a student-athlete at Dylan's former high school Brookswood Secondary, the fund has also helped establish a new weight room at the school. Other efforts include the establishment of the Langley Minor Hockey Referee of the Year Award as well as an annual donation to the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour.

With the support of all eight CFL clubs in conjunction with CFL Auctions, the Dylan Reichelt Memorial Fund Society will make available eight fully autographed team helmets from the 2012 season.

Fans wishing to donate can bid on the helmets here or copy and paste the following link into an internet browser: http://bit.ly/Y0WalT

The BC Lions celebrate 60 Seasons of Pride in 2013. For season ticket information call 604.589.ROAR. For more information on the BC Lions Football Club visit bclions.com. -30- About the BC Lions Football Club The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia's most successful professional sports organization with six Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000, 2006 and 2011. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.

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