Annual Benefit Hockey Game to Support Huron Hospice Bender House

Former NHL players will suit up against Goderich Firefighters at the Maitland Recreation Centre (MRC) on Sunday, March 8 to support Huron Hospice.

To date, NHL players confirmed include Dave McIlwain, Gary Leeman, Adam Munro, Bernie Nicholls, and Dave Hutchison.

“Although the NHL players call themselves the Hockey Heroes, both teams are heroes in our eyes,” said Lisa Taylor, Huron Hospice Board Chair.

For 30 years families in the area have turned to Huron Hospice to make moments matter at the end-of-life. Huron Hospice provides care for people with life-limiting illnesses and loss and grief support for children, youth and adults.

In the past year, 59 people died at Bender House Huron Hospice, while 45 individuals received supplied care in the family home, and 164 people participated in the loss, grief and bereavement program.

“Over the past 18 months, Bender House occupancy was over 80 per cent,” explained Willy Van Klooster, Huron Hospice Executive Director.

“Proceeds from fundraising and events like this hockey game ensure there are no costs for any hospice services. Huron Hospice is a place where families make moments matter.”

The Goderich Firefighters’ charity of choice is Bender House Huron Hospice.

According to Van Klooster, this fantastic community event hockey fundraiser promises lots of skill and laughs and is guaranteed a memorable event for all ages.

The puck will drop in Goderich at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased for $30 each or four for $100 from Christopher Walker at Huron Hospice: 519-525-7352 or 1-888-777-9793.

The event usually sells out, so visit www.ProHockeyHeroes.com to purchase tickets and ensure a good seat for this annual fundraising event.