The Peterborough Petes have announced that a final total of $64,870 has been raised by the 2023 Pink in the Rink Campaign in support of expert, compassionate cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). A cheque presentation took place at the PRHC on March 21, featuring campaign ambassadors, PRHC and Petes staff, and Roger the Mascot.
This year’s campaign results bring the all-time Pink in the Rink campaign fundraising total to $954,136. The 15th Pink in the Rink campaign, set for the 2023-24 season, will see the OHL’s biggest fundraiser surpass the $1 million mark. The Petes 2023 Pink in the Rink Campaign raised a preliminary fundraising total of $62,600, with donations continuing to roll in after the annual Pink in the Rink game on February 4.
“Through incredible fan support, and the work of our Campaign and Physician Ambassadors, it is exciting to see that the 2023 Pink in the Rink campaign put us within reach of the $1 million fundraising mark,” commented Burton Lee, Petes Executive Director, Business Operations. “The Peterborough community did what it does best on February 4, and that is get behind an important cause, all in support and recognition of some truly inspiring hockey moms.”
Five local hockey moms: Dara Gosselin, Jennie Ireland, Elke Rye, Karen Tarkington, and Dana Thorn were named Hockey Mom Ambassadors for the 2023 Campaign. They joined Physician Ambassador Dr. Neera Jeyabalan, PRHC Foundation President and CEO Leslie Heighway, and Chris Hinze, Minor Hockey Pink in the Rink organizer and husband of late hockey mom Melissa Hinze, on the ice before the 2023 Pink in the Rink Game for a ceremony recognizing all of their cancer journeys.
The Petes are back in action on Thursday night when they welcome the Ottawa 67’s to the PMC for their final home game of the regular season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Fans can get tickets by clicking here, or by contacting the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office in person or at (705) 743-3561.
Playoff ticket details can be found by clicking here. Fans can make sure they don’t miss any action in the first round by purchasing a Playoff 6-Pack. Click here to purchase a Playoff 6-Pack.
