CFL Calgary Stampeders

Hike for Hospice this weekend

Published on May 1, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


Calgary Stampeders fullback Rob Cote will help kick off the 4th annual Hike for Hospice Calgary this weekend by attending the event and leading the hike for the second consecutive year. He will be joined by teammates Randy Chevrier, Tim O'Neill and Matt Grootegoed as well as members of the Stampeders Outriders and team mascot, Ralph the Dog.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009

Where: Fish Creek Provincial Park - Glennfield - Area A East

Who: Rob Cote, Randy Chevrier, Tim O'Neill and Matt Grootegoed,

Stamps Outriders and Ralph the Dog

The Stampeders are pleased to again lend their support to this event, where individuals and families whose lives have been touched by Hospice Calgary hike together to remember their loved ones.

"This will be my second year participating in the hike and I'm really looking forward to it," said Cote. "My family hiked last year and we will be out in full force again this year. I hope that we can get more Calgarians out on May 3 and make this event a huge success."

As the team's representative with Hospice Calgary, Cote visited the Outreach and Education Centre prior to last year's hike and was overwhelmed with the work that they do. His family recently struggled with the loss of a close family friend and has taken to Hospice Calgary's work, volunteering for the organization.

"Hospice Calgary is truly an amazing organization," said Cote. "They help people that really need it and give all that they can for people that are facing trying times. Having gone through a loss last year, it really becomes obvious why families use this facility and how much help you really can need during those tough times."

Hospice Calgary has two centres of care: the Rosedale Hospice, for cancer patients reaching the end of life, and the Outreach and Education Centre to assist individuals and families who face loss, whether expected or sudden.

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