OHL Sarnia Sting

Mainstreet Presents DIFD Game February 13

Published on February 3, 2016 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


The Sarnia Sting and Mainstreet Credit Union are pleased to announce that the club's game against the London Knights on February 13th will be in support of 'Do It For Daron' - an initiative backed by the Royal's Foundation for Mental Health.

Nancy Stanton, Acting President and CEO, The Royal's Foundation for Mental Health says "This annual game is a testament to the heart and dedication the hockey community has to this worthy cause. We thank you for helping young people through funding education, research, and advocacy initiatives. When it comes to mental health, we all skate together for DIFD."

At the age of 14, Daron Richardson died by suicide; and in turn, her parents Luke (NHL/ OHL alumnus) and Stephanie spearheaded the D.I.F.D. movement. The goal was ultimately to transform their very private pain into a public call-to-action. A decision was then made to support young people who suffer in silence from the pain and stigma of mental illness. Daron's story

Sting defenceman, Jakob Chychrun and his family have always been close with the Richardson's. Last season, the Chychrun family approached Sting management about hosting a D.I.F.D. night at the SSEC. With the inaugural event being such a great success, the Sting have decided to take this year's DIFD game a step further.

On February 13th, the Sting will don specialty purple DIFD jerseys during their game against the Knights. Following the game, the jerseys will be auctioned off online, with 100% of proceeds being donated back to DIFD.

"Mainstreet Credit Union is proud to host our corporate game night in support of such an important cause as Mental Health and the DIFD initiative" shares Mainstreet President and CEO, Janet Grantham. "At Mainstreet we focus on supporting programs and non-profits that enhance and enrich our communities" says Grantham. Join Mainstreet that night behind section 123 where they will be hosting an interactive hockey target game. Donations for the game will be accepted and will benefit the Lambton chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Bill Abercrombie speaks on behalf of the Sarnia Sting, "This is a cause that hits close to home, not only for the Sting family, but for so many in our community. Our league has taken major strides to help erase the stigma associated with mental illness and we look forward to extending our efforts even further."

In order to raise funds for the cause, DIFD merchandise will be available on the concourse, with all proceeds being donated back to the cause.

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