The ܽƵ Philip Regional High School Boys Ice Hockey team recently hosted a Hockey Fights Cancer game, where they wore blue and white jerseys to raise awareness for prostate cancer. (Photo Courtesy ܽƵ)
WRENTHAM — For the ܽƵ Philip Regional High School (KPRHS) Boys Ice Hockey team, a recent game was about much more than scoring goals.
On Saturday, Jan. 10, the team hosted a Hockey Fights Cancer game to raise awareness about prostate cancer and collect donations for cancer research.
The KPRHS and North Attleboro teams banded together in a competitive show of community to support those living with, going through and moving past cancer.
The team raised a total of $956 at the game and honored KPRHS parent Jason Morneau, who is currently fighting prostate cancer, with his own jersey. KPRHS players wore white and light blue jerseys to bring attention to the American Cancer Society, specifically recognizing prostate cancer.
“The District would like to thank the entire Boys Ice Hockey community, but specifically Manny Barros and David Gresham, for their initiative and support of this great celebration,” said KPRHS Athletic Director Gary Brown.
Funds raised through in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) support people affected by cancer, their families, and caregivers through ACS patient programs and support. Some of the supports include lodging, transportation and around-the-clock support for patients.
Hockey teams anywhere in the country can host games to raise money for the initiative.
“We are incredibly proud of our Boys Ice Hockey team for using their platform to support the American Cancer Society,” said Athletic Director Brown. “This game was much bigger than the scoreboard, and our student-athletes showed what it means to be leaders in their school community.”
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