2018 Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Pro-am Hockey Tournament announces tournament details
CALGARY, March 1, 2018 /CNW/ - The 2018 Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Pro-Am Hockey Tournament returns this spring and will take place April 6 to 8, 2018 at Winsport Arenas. All proceeds from the event will be directed to the Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Society's Centre for Alzheimer's Research and Education.
The tournament will feature many returning and new NHL alumni including Mike Commodore, Robyn Regehr, Gary Roberts, Lanny McDonald with special guests Mark Howe and Marty Howe. These former NHLers together with the children of the late Gordie Howe will assist us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Calgary Olympics and will have the pleasure of listening to Olympics stories from two of Team Canada's architects, Dave King and Sean Burke while assisting in cause near and dear to Gordie's heart, Alzheimer's and other related Dementias. This world-class event brings local amateur hockey players together with their NHL Alumni for a fun filled weekend focused on raising funds in support of Alzheimer's and Dementia awareness and research.
To participate, teams must raise a minimum of $25,000 and draft order of NHL Alumni players is subsequently determined based on fundraising rankings. Current numbers suggest that over 40,000 Albertans are living with some form of Dementia, and these numbers will continue to grow. Despite these alarming statistics, new initiatives in Calgary and the surrounding area are positioning the Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Society to support this ever-increasing population in new and innovative ways.
"We are excited to work with the Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Society's Centre for Alzheimer's Research and Education as well as the extraordinary roster of NHL Alumni that will be joining us in April to raise funds that will go in support of the programs to be provided through Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S." said Jay Haralson, Event Chair. "This will be an unforgettable weekend for hockey fans and Calgarians alike as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Calgary Olympics and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's and Dementia."
This dementia friendly weekend will kick-off with a luncheon at the Telus Convention Centre on Friday, April 6 where the business community and hockey enthusiasts will get a taste of the Pro-Am action. The luncheon will include unforgettable never seen before Howe family videos, and untold stories, as well as a Hot Stove Lounge featuring hockey legends, while enhancing public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
For more information and the full list of participating NHL alumni, please visit www.gordiehowecaresproam.com
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Leslie Gallacher, Power Play Consulting, tele: 519-573-8075, [email protected]
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