Meaford Raises $5,400 at Pink in the Rink

The Canadian Cancer Society and the Knights of Meaford hockey team held a successful Pink in the Rink event in Meaford on Oct. 30.

The Meaford Pink in the Rink event raised $5,400 for breast cancer research. This is the second straight season the Cancer Society has teamed up with the Knights for Pink in the Rink and the amount raised in two years totals $15,400.

The Knights of Meaford picked up their first win on the season in the game with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Grey Highlands Bravehearts.

The team wore pink sweaters to mark the occasion.

There was a huge crowd on hand for the game. Knights fans at the game came dressed in pink to help in the fight against cancer. The game was started with a ceremonial puck drop by local cancer fighter Pauline Kelly and a unity celebration that included local cancer survivors.

The game included a shoot-to-win contest. Six local kids were given the chance to shoot on the net to win a big prize. The evening also included a Toonie Toss and silent auction that featured several big prizes.

After the game was completed the Knights players auctioned off their pink sweaters to raise money for the cause.

"I want to say thank you to the fans who came out to support and all the sponsors that participated," said Jennifer Wright of the Bluewater Chapter of the Cancer Society.

The Knights of Meaford will be involved with another Pink in the Rink event this week. The Grey Highlands Bravehearts are holding their inaugural Pink in the Rink on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Markdale arena.

The big sponsors of the event this year were: Simply Unique, The Meaford Express, Rogers TV, The Jewel 99.3, Muxlow Pharmasave, Memorable Designs, Knights' Home Building Centre and Tamara Govier-Investors Group.