WHL and the Pats Suit up with Don Cher
September 29, 2017 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League is proud to partner with RE/MAX to present WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX - a series of events across WHL markets to promote the importance of organ donation and to generate further support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
During the months of October and March, WHL Clubs in 17 Canadian markets will play host to their very own WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX theme night, complete with a variety of special promotions for fans in attendance. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a special-edition Don Cherry bobblehead and while other fans will receive a limited-edition Don Cherry trading card, courtesy of Upper Deck.
The Regina Pats will host their night on October 7, against the Saskatoon Blades. The club will be wearing special Don Cherry jersey's and they will be auctioned off in support of the Kidney Foundation.
"Thanks to our longstanding WHL sponsor RE/MAX, we are proud to partner with Don Cherry and his family in promoting organ donation and support for local Kidney Foundations," commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. "Our WHL markets in Western Canada provide an ideal venue to promote important causes such as this and we look forward to working with our friends at RE/MAX to raise further awareness of the importance of organ donation."
On the ice, WHL Clubs will sport their own unique and specially-designed Don Cherry-themed uniforms. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on the limited-edition jerseys, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to local chapters of The Kidney Foundation. In addition to game-worn uniforms, fans will have the chance to bid on one Don Cherry-autographed jersey in each participating WHL market.
"Creating awareness surrounding the importance of organ donation in Canada is both close to my heart and paramount to helping people across this beautiful country of ours," said Cindy Cherry, daughter of Don Cherry and Fund Development & Marketing Associate for The Kidney Foundation of Canada. "It makes you wonder why everyone hasn't registered to be an organ donor like I have. I'm grateful to both the Western Hockey League and RE/MAX for coming together on this important initiative in support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada."
The Kidney Foundation is a cause close to the Cherry family as Don's son, Tim, received a kidney transplant from his sister Cindy. With close to 4,500 Canadians awaiting organ donation today - 76 per cent whom require a kidney - the Cherry family, RE/MAX and the WHL have come together to create the WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX awareness campaign in support of The Kidney Foundation.
"RE/MAX of Western Canada is excited to partner with the Cherry Family and the WHL to help promote the importance of organ donation," said Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada. "These themed games will be fun for fans, and will help generate support for The Kidney Foundation of Canada."
During the month of October, WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX will be hosted in the following WHL markets: Brandon, Calgary, Kootenay, Lethbridge, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Vancouver.
During the month of March, WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation - Presented by RE/MAX will be hosted in the following WHL markets: Edmonton, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Victoria and Medicine Hat.
To receive more information on this promotion or to sign up to be a donor visit CanadaDonates.ca for more details.
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