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15 February 2012
Vancouver -
Last year Toronto broke records in the fight against cancer at their first ever Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event. This year it’s Vancouver’s turn. Join die-hard hockey fans and cancer fighters at the launch event this Friday and help bring British Columbians in on the game.
WHO:
Canucks alumni Darcy Rota, Vancouver Firefighters, local celebrities, cancer survivors and any BC hockey fan who wants to be a game changer in the fight against cancer.
WHAT:
A pick-up road hockey game and a moving testimonial by a cancer survivor. The public are invited to cheer the players with towel power.
WHEN:
Friday, February 17, 2012 12:00 pm program start 12:05 pm GAME ON!
WHERE:
Outside Rogers Arena at the Roger Neilson Memorial North Plaza (Expo Blvd and Abbott Street)
WHY:
To launch the inaugural Vancouver 2012 Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event.
Watch Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer in action! (1:30)
Buzzie Award winning RHCC video (:30)
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For more information, please contact:
Gina Ungaro
Media Contact
Canadian Cancer Society
Phone: (604) 675-7335