Press Release
Hockey Marathon for the Kids launches Alberta-wide 50/50
Calgary, AB – Hockey Marathon for the Kids have added one more avenue of achieving their fundraising goals for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation in support of pediatric cancer research.
“We are truly excited about having this opportunity to have another avenue to raise funds for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.” says Alex Halat, Chair and Founder of Hockey Marathon for the Kids. “We hope everyone across the province will join us in rallying around the kids and families at the Alberta Children’s Hospital by supporting this 50/50. “
The 50/50 for the event can be purchased online and organizers are hoping to raise a significant amount of money. Alberta residents can order their 50/50 by going to the following link www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/2024hockeymarathon5050
“What these players are about to take on, playing a marathon game of hockey in support of kids going through cancer at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, is truly incredible, and we are grateful they have launched this opportunity for all Albertans to show their support for them too,” says Melanie Sortland, Senior Manager, Community Initiatives and Events at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“What we are doing is all about the kids. We all hope adding a 50/50 that all residents in Alberta can participate in will help us achieve our goal of raising money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation for children with cancer,” says Kyle Fagnan, a player that has participated in all Hockey Marathon for the Kids held in Chestermere. “It’s not about breaking the record for longest hours of playing hockey it’s about assisting the children and their families. It’s a legacy we look forward to leaving.”
Hockey Marathon for the Kids starts April 5, 2024 and will go until April 16, 2024 at the Chestermere Recreation Centre. For additional information and updates about the event, visit https://hockeymarathon.com
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About the 2022 Hockey Marathon
In 1994, a group from the oil patch in Calgary organized a week-long hockey tournament, raising a humble amount of money for charity. Hockey Marathon for the Kids was formed through the Oilympics and started in 2012. In 2014 the group broke their own record and 10 years later they will try the attempt again. For more information on the event visit www.hockeymarathon.com
Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative programs, state-of-the-art equipment, advanced medical training and internationally recognized pediatric research. The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation is a founding partner of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, as well as the primary funder. Visit us at www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
For further information or for interviews:
Hockey Marathon Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Alex Halat, Event Chair Melanie Sortland, Senior Manager, Community Initiatives & Events
alex@svos.ca msortland@achf.com
403-874-7098 587-573-8837
