More Than $214,000 Collectively Contributed to Canadian Red Cross
June 2, 2016 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
Toronto, ON - The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Red Deer Host Organizing Committee and MasterCard Canada, title partner of the MasterCard Memorial Cup, today announced a collective contribution of more than $214,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help the Fort McMurray community and those affected by the recent wildfires.
The financial support includes a $50,000 donation from the CHL, along with $50,000 raised from 50/50 draws during the first three games of the 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup donated on behalf of the Red Deer Host Organizing Committee, while MasterCard matched donations up to $50,000 made through redcross.ca/mastercard.
CHL Fans from coast to coast donated more than $64,000 throughout the MasterCard Memorial Cup at the request of MasterCard who promoted their promise to match the first $50,000 donated by fans through online, broadcast and in venue initiatives. On site MasterCard also offered attendees the chance to share their wishes for the people of Fort McMurray by signing a flag that will be sent to the city once residents return.
The 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup took place May 19-29 in Red Deer, AB. The 98th edition of the CHL's prestigious National Championship was won in overtime by the London Knights who defeated the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies by a 3-2 score.
The MasterCard Memorial Cup is proudly supported by MasterCard, title sponsor of this event for 18 straight years. Associate sponsors include BMO Bank of Montreal, Cooper Tires, autoTRADER.ca, and Bumper to Bumper.
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