CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps' Every Yard Counts Program Launches on Thursday

Published on June 25, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


Stampeders great Vince Danielsen, Every Yard Counts player representative Justin Phillips and other members of the current Stampeders team as well as members of the Outriders cheer team, Ralph the Dog and patients at the Alberta Children's Hospital will help launch one of the club's most popular charitable initiatives on Thursday.

Every Yard Counts, presented by Olympia Trust, is in its sixth year of existence and features player visits to the Alberta Children's Hospital the day before every home game throughout the course of the season. The program also gives two patients from the hospital's oncology unit the chance to attend a home game as personal guests of Danielsen, who played with the Stamps from 1994 to 2001 and won two Grey Cup rings.

On Thursday, the Stamps contingent will spend the afternoon with children from various areas of the hospital.

"I'm very proud to be the player representative for Every Yard Counts and I can assure you that my teammates and I find the hospital visits to be a very rewarding experience," said Phillips. "It is so inspiring to see the courage and spirit of these young patients and we're so happy for the opportunity to spend a little time with them."

Media will have the opportunity to get photos and video of the program launch but must contact community coordinator Jonathan Anderson (janderson@stampeders.com) prior to the event to confirm their attendance.

What: Launch of Every Yard Counts program

When: Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m.

Where: Alberta Children's Hospital, main lobby (2888 Shaganappi Tr. NW)

Who: Stampeders players, members of the Stampeder Outriders, Ralph the Dog

Olympia Trust proudly sponsors the program and donates 500 single-game tickets to the hospital. The Stamps also donate 20 season tickets to the hospital for use by patients and their families.

For more information on Every Yard Counts and all Stamps community programs, visit Stampeders.com.

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