This year's Hockey for Hospice tournament raised a record-breaking $611,237 for local hospice care.
The three-day tournament featured nearly 2,000 young hockey players with games at four different local arenas.
“These young athletes impress us every year—not just through their abilities on the ice, but through their generosity and commitment to giving back,” said Katharen Bortolin, Executive Director of The Hospice. “Hockey For Hospice is a true community effort, and its continued success reflects the dedication of players, coaches, officials, families, volunteers, sponsors and our organizing committee. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports Hospice and helps us deliver compassionate care to those who need it most across Windsor-Essex.”
This year's donation brings the tournament's 29-year total to $6,443,676.00.
"Different families have different types of holiday traditions – for our family and friends, Hockey For Hospice has been a 29-year tradition. We are absolutely amazed at what these young players have done in support of our community, year after year, and we look forward to our next tournament," said tournament co-founder Tim Beaulieu.
