Petes Movember Campaign Tops OHL in Funds Raised

Published on December 4, 2014 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release

(Peterborough, ON, December 4, 2014)- The Peterborough Petes are proud to announce that the team's Movember campaign raised $1,313 this year, helping to "change the face of men's health." Peterborough finished first in dollars raised among OHL clubs, helping the Canadian Hockey League collectively raise over $87,000.

Forward Matt McCartney and defenceman Cameron Lizotte captained the Petes' Movember efforts, fundraising through the team's Mo Space. Highlights of the campaign included a fundraising chuck-a-puck on November 27 which raised over $400.

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers, and associated charities. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health." Other Petes players participating in Movember include Greg Betzold, Michael Clarke, Eric Cornel, Stephen Nosad, Nick Ritchie, and Steve Varga.

Fans are still able to donate to the Petes' Movember campaign. Donations in excess of $20 are eligible for charitable tax receipts.

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