Kootenay ICE Partners for a Worthy Cause
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced that the ICE will be partnering up with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) to raise money for research in hopes of finding a cure for the diseases.
On Friday, January 29th when the ICE host the Prince Albert Raiders, the team will be using yellow sticks during warm up and in the first period of the game. The sticks will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game behind Section U with all money raised going to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation to aid in research. The winning bidders will receive their yellow sticks after the game from the ICE Players.th or for any other upcoming events please email Tisha Simpkins at tsimpkins@CCFC.ca
Facts about Crohn’s and Colitis:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes two similar yet distinct conditions called Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- One in every 160 Canadians have IBD
- Most people are diagnosed before the age of 30
- Crohn’s can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus and cannot be cured by drugs or surgery
- Colitis affects the inner layer of the colon or large bowel and can be eliminated by surgically removing parts of the colon
- The University of Calgary Research facilities are world class and one of the largest in North America
Tickets to the game on Friday, January 29th at 7:00 pm are on sale now at the Kootenay ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles.
