In Play Magazine
The Breast Ride Ever, a not-for-profit organization in its second year, has partnered with the Canadian Women’s Hockey League to bring Stick It To Cancer! to Windsor, ON, Canada November 25-27, 2011. Windsor/Essex County enjoys an eclectic mix of things to explore such as a unique shoreline, world class regional wines, unique culinary experiences, parks, festivals, and historic sites~ something for everyone! We are very proud to offer the opportunity to watch some of the best female hockey players in the world face off in Windsor, ON on November 26th and November 27th, 2011, for a great cause.
The Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) is a not-for-profit organization the league is dedicated to raising the profile of women’s hockey while providing a place for the best female hockey players in Canada – and around the world – to train and compete. The league offers fans an international-grade showcase for the most talented female hockey players, at an affordable price. Our game is speed, finesse and skill. The CWHL is entering its fourth season as the premiere Women’s hockey league in the world. Since its inception in 2007, the Canadian Women's Hockey League has fully supported its teams in full seasons of home/away games, as well as charity and exhibition games in the community. Each season has culminated in an exciting playoff tournament where the top teams play-off for the Clarkson Cup.
The CWHL is a player-driven, centrally-funded league, which means every team in the league receives equal access to funding and is provided the same opportunities to succeed. Every dollar donated goes towards building a league that is dedicated to raising the profile of women’s hockey while providing a place where the best female hockey players from around the world can compete.
The CWHL houses players from many backgrounds, including Olympians, National Teams, and many have played for Canadian and American Universities and Colleges across North America. The options for female hockey players are vast and it is important to us as players to help share those options and opportunities with young players every chance they get. As players growing up and having travelled their own paths in hockey, they feel very fortunate to have had many people help and inspire them to reach their goals. CWHL Outreach games are an avenue to share with the rest of Ontario what the league has to offer, and hopefully help to inspire young females to follow their dreams and see what they have to strive for as they continue playing.
Stick It To Cancer will provide spectators the opportunity to enjoy elite women’s hockey, while also providing the opportunity for the players to give back and raise awareness and funds for a very worthy cause. The Breast Ride Ever, a not- for profit organization, is dedicated to raising awareness about Breast Cancer and early detection and additional funds that stay local here in Windsor/Essex County. Together with the support of many towards these efforts, The Breast Ride Ever has held a number of events including its annual motorcycle Poker Run throughout the Windsor and Essex County area. This message is vitally important as Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). In Canada in 2011 an estimated 23,400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer (5,100 will die of it)and an estimated 190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer (55 will die of it). One in nine women is expected to develop Breast Cancer during their lifetime and one in twenty-nine will die of it. For Ontario women, Breast Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of Cancer, and Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of Cancer deaths, after Lung Cancer.
http://www.cancer.ca/
Stick It To Cancer! will feature two CWHL league games Montreal vs. Toronto at the historic Windsor Arena 572 McDougall Street Windsor, ON N9A 3H6 Canada which seats 4500 spectators. Montreal’s number one draft pick Meghan Agosta, along with Julie Chu, Caroline Ouellette, Kim St.Pierre, Lisa Marie Breton, and from Toronto’s Sami Jo Small ,Tessa Bonhomme, Britni Smith, Jess Scanzano will be playing to name a few. Team rosters will be available and posted on the CWHL website: www.cwhl.ca soon.
Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.thebreastrideever.com. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre Foundation( the fundraising arm of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre) for the purchase of a Endobronchial Ultrasound for Cancer diagnostics and for their Seeds4Hope Cancer Research Program), and The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County for community-based services.
Stick It To Cancer! will take place on:
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 6:00PM at the Windsor Arena
Followed by Hockey Night In Windsor a fundraiser/after- party: details TBA)
Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 12:30PM at the Windsor Arena
Bring your helmet and skates on Sunday November 27, 2011~ Afterward, game spectators will be invited onto the ice for Skate With The Champions. This will be your chance to mix and mingle, say hello to players, and get your autographs.
See
http://www.thebreastrideever.com/ for further information (sponsorship packages, volunteer opportunities, hotel information, tickets/packages, on-line auctions for various memorabilia, and updates.)
THE BREAST RIDE EVER Anne M. and Nikki Campeau 1639 Moy Avenue Windsor, ON N8X 3J9 (519) 567 9393
http://www.thebreastrideever.com/ nikki.campeau@yahoo.com acampeau4@cogeco.ca
