The IWK Children’s hospital out of Halifax benefits all of us and is the only true children’s hospital in the Maritimes.
This year there is a committee in Fredericton that is organizing a playoff hockey pool fundraiser in support of the IWK Hospital Foundation. Halifax has been running a similar event for the past 16 years and it has been very successful. The Fredericton event will be held on April 17th in the Community Rooms at Willie O'Ree Place. They are hoping to raise a modest $5,000 in the first year and build from there.
I’m sure most people in the Maritimes know a child who had a stay at the IWK. For me it’s close to home as my nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia over a year ago and he’s spent plenty of time there. But because of them he has a great chance of beating it. So find a buddy and come support a great cause. Spots are limited so register soon.
IWK Fredericton Playoff Hockey Pool
All proceeds in support of the:
Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Place: Community Rooms at Willie O’Ree Place
Format: 10 round draft-style NHL playoff hockey pool
Limit: 50 teams (4 pools of 12 or 13 teams per pool)
Entry Fee: $200 per team (2 players per team) – Includes beer & pop, pizza & snacks
Pool Winners Prize: Each of the 4 pool-winning teams will receive a PEI Golf Package (2 rounds with a cart & 1 night accommodations)
Raffle Prize: Return airfare for 2, hotel accommodations and tickets to see an NHL game in Montreal during 2009-10 season
Additional Prizes: Red Sox tickets, Raptors tickets, and more
Registration Forms Available From:
