A look at the pink jerseys the Trenton Golden Hawks will wear on February 23rd in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and women’s cancer research. This is the fifth annual event put on by the G-Hawks and the HPE Canadian Cancer Society. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
Everyone will be a winner at the Duncan McDonald Community Gardens on the night of February 23.
That’s the night the hometown Trenton Golden Hawks will be teaming up with the local Canadian Cancer Society and sporting pink jerseys against the arch-rival Wellington Dukes in support of an important cause: women’s cancer research.
The 5th annual Pink in the Rink event officially kicked off Monday morning with the reveal of the Golden Hawks’ pink jerseys, which fans will be able to bid on in a silent auction throughout the game. The proceeds will go to help many local women who have been affected by this disease in some way.
Golden Hawks players sporting the 2018 version of the Pink in the Rink Jerseys. L/R: Goaltender #1 Carson Poulin, Forward #15 Gage Stephney, Defenceman #44 Jonathan Pace and Captain #91 Mac Lewis. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
Over $38,000 has been raised since the event began in 2014.
Community Fundraising Specialist at the Hastings Prince Edward Canadian Cancer Society Lola McMurter says the support of a great partner like the Golden Hawks over the last five years has been very rewarding.
The event hits particularly close to home for Golden Hawks Director of Hockey Operations John McDonald.
Representatives from sponsors Huff Estates Winery and Williams Hotels were also present to help with the reveal.
Belleville resident Margie Burness (front) with Golden Hawks players Carson Poulin, Gage Stephney, Jonathan Pace and Mac Lewis, and representatives of Williams Hotels. (Photo: Brock Ormond/Quinte News)
Monday’s press conference also featured a brief speech from Belleville resident Margie Burness, a breast cancer survivor and guest speaker at the game on February 23.
Tickets for that game can be bought via the Golden Hawks website or at the Duncan McDonald Community Gardens box office.
