![]() ![]() "I visited twice and it's a fantastic school. Gingras, the son of ex-NHL defenceman Gaston Gingras, eventually settled on Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he'll likely study in the field of neuroscience. Not surprisingly, those two traits raised the interest of NCAA universities, including Harvard, which wanted like to recruit the 20-year old defenceman to play for them next season. If you take the time to watch him play hockey with the Brockville Braves of the Central Canada Hockey League, you'll also see he's a very good young hockey player. You just have to spend a few minutes talking to him. ![]() The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is the largest single-day, volunteer led national event to support breast cancer research and community projects across the country.You don't have to look at Sebastien Gingras' high school transcripts to find out he's a very smart young man. The 2010 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Charlottetown took place on Sunday, October 3 and has fundraised over $175,000 to date. Larry Stewart Construction and Wall to Wall Home Improvements. Special sponsors of this year”s event are Armour Fence, Dale Cook/Ian Walker Home Life Realty Smith Lodge Inc. Game time is 7 PM and all spectators are encouraged to wear pink and show their true colours in support of putting an end to breast cancer. Prices are $15.50 for adults, $13.50 for seniors and $10 for and youth and students. Tickets go on-sale Monday, Octoand can be purchased over the phone at (902) 629-6625 or in person at the Charlottetown Civic Centre Box Office from 11 am until 4:30 daily. “We are also thrilled to again welcome the PEI Breast Cancer Support Group – Charlottetown who will be joining us to welcome spectators, sing the national anthem and give the public an opportunity to see how their generosity has made a real and profound difference for those diagnosed with and affected by breast cancer”. “We are very pleased to have the PEI Rocket continue their support and help raise the profile, and funds, for this great cause, said Trueman. Glenn Trueman, CIBC Branch Manager at Queen and Grafton and Run Committee Member is very happy with the continued partnership with the PEI Rocket. “Putting an end to breast cancer and supporting research through events such as this will help to raise awareness of the disease and is an opportunity for individuals to get out for a night of fun while supporting a great cause”. “Last year Paint the Rink Pink was a very successful event for the PEI Rocket and the CBCF CIBC Run for the Cure and this year and for years to come we hope to continue building on that success,” said Charlottetown Run Co-Chair Leone Dixon. “It is our sincere hope that the team’s involvement will lend support to this very worthwhile cause that has touched so many people”. “As part of our commitment to the community, the PEI Rocket feels strongly that Paint the Rink Pink is a very important initiative and one which we are extremely happy to be involved with,” said Kent Hudson, General Manager, Business Operations with the PEI Rocket. Additional raffle tickets are available at all CIBC locations across the province and the evening of the game at the price of $5 for one or three for $10. Additionally, for each ticket purchased the spectator will have their name entered into a raffle to win one of the specialized league-issued pink jerseys that will be worn by the Rocket throughout the game. Everyone is encouraged to come out, wear pink, and support this great cause.Ĭommencing October 25, Five dollars from every game ticket purchased will be donated to the CBCF CIBC Run for the Cure Charlottetown. ![]() ![]() Pink out the rink will take place on Friday, Octoat the Charlottetown Civic Centre where the PEI Rocket will host the Halifax Mooseheads in regular season play. Charlottetown, PEI, OctoThe Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) CIBC Run for the Cure Charlottetown and PEI Rocket are pleased to announce the second annu al PINK OUT THE RINK in support of breast cancer research and awareness. ![]()
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