From CFL.ca: The Argos and Ticats are ready to battle it out in a pre pre-season competition in the name of CFL great Ron Lancaster.
On Saturday May 23, 2009, the 3rd annual Climb for Cancer will be taking place at the Hamilton Chedoke Golf Course escarpment stairs and the Argonauts and Ticats will be the feature midday attraction along with several members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Teams of four will climb the stairs for an hour, between 9am and 5pm, to raise money and awareness in support of the Juravinski Cancer Centre. The highlight of this year’s Climb will be the Ron Lancaster Memorial Climb in honour of the CFL legend. Teams from throughout the football community including; players, cheerleaders, office staff and the mascots from both the Ticats and Argos will take part in a friendly competition to out fundraise and out climb each other between 12pm-1pm.
“We thought it would be appropriate to incorporate the Ron Lancaster climb into the event this year because of his connection to the Hamilton community,” said Event Coordinator Bryan Crawford, a running back with the Toronto Argonauts. “Our goal is to raise money for a good cause and connect to the community as a whole to promote health and wellness.”
Fans can participate alongside the CFL and Hall of Fame teams or simply come out and meet their favourite players and enjoy the day’s events including, the Climb for Cancer Wellness Fair. To learn more, register or donate visit: www.myclimbforcancer.com
Last year over 500 people climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 27 times and raised over $42,000 dollars. Funds raised go directly towards supporting the Juravinski Cancer Centre and its mission to provide patients with high quality service in therapy & family support, leadership in education, and devotion to active cancer research.
The JCC is the only cancer treatment facility in Central West Ontario capable of providing radiation therapy, and provides 60% of the regions chemotherapy. Over 200,000 cancer patients received these treatments last year.
