Hockey greats and bankers teamed up this past weekend to help raise money for charity.
As part of their annual fundraising campaign for the United Way, Scotiabank joined forces with the NHL alumni greats Wendel Clark, Curtis Joseph, Gary Roberts, Daryl Sittler, and Mark Napir in a game of hockey at the Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday.
“This year is our fourth year having this event and our second year here ah the Ricoh Coliseum,” said Duncan Hannay, senior vice president of marketing for Scotiabank.
“This was the first year that Wendel Clark was part of the hockey game, but we have had other hockey alumni participate in the past,” he said.
The teams consisted of a mix of NHL alumni, Scotiabank executives, and children from St. Christopher’s House, Central Neighbourbood House, and Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club.
The game ended in a tie at eight points and had to go to a shoot-out, with the children getting a chance to take their best shot at Curtis “Cujo” Joseph.
Although it wasn’t a full house, Hannay was pleased with the turn out.
“It is not about how many people come to the event, but it’s about those who came and enjoyed themselves to help a worthy cause.”
Scotiabank hopes to raise $5.7 million this year as part of their employee fundraising campaign for United Way.
“Today, families are facing tremendous uncertainty and the need for our services continues to grow,” Julia Gorman, vice president of resource development with United Way Toronto, said in a press release.
“Events like this afternoon’s hockey game and the Scotia Hope employee fundraising campaign remind us that we can all take an active role to help improve the lives of children and families in our community.”
