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No matter the score, local kids are going to win
BY SID ALLMAN POWELL RIVER FIRE RESCUE
The Cops versus Firefighters hockey game has been played a number of times over the years for fun. Last year Constable Phil Caza approached me and shared his idea to play the game as a fundraiser for the Cops for Cancer tour – which we were glad to do. It was a wonderful success and raised almost $7,000.
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We decided this year’s proceeds would go to the Powell River Professional Firefighters Charitable Society’s School Food program. In 2016, we found there was a need in the local school system to feed kids healthy food during their school days. With six schools being provided food, the demand has been growing steadily.
This program has been assisted greatly by donations from Rene Babin and his team with Raymond James, as well as Save on Foods who have been a huge help with preparing the orders, offering discounts and now delivering the food to the schools.
Sponsors that are helping for the game are: the City of Powell River for donating the rink, the Powell River Kings for their facilities, announcer, DJ and scorekeeper. In addition, Josh Statham and his team at 460 Realty are guaranteeing $1,000 for the 50/50, as well as a Pollen sweater for a secondary draw.
The community has been really wonderful with providing support, and we are hoping to make this as big a success as last year. We hope to see everyone there for this great cause!
HIGH STAKES: For $5, you can see RCMP Constable Phil Caza (left) and Firefighter Sid Allman (right) hustle on the ice for bragging rights. “With a trophy on the line, there is bound to be lots of action, laughs and fun along the way,” says Sid.
COPS VS FIREFIGHTERS
When & Where: March 25, 7:15 pm, Hap Parker
What: Annual charity hockey games between the local firefighters and RCMP – for local school food programs.
Tickets: Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Station #1 at 6965 Courtenay Street, or the RCMP detachment at 7070 Barnet Street, you can also purchase tickets at the door the night of the game.
