Peterborough Petes Announce 17th Annual Pink in the Rink Campaign In Support of Survivors Abreast

The Peterborough Petes have announced details for the 17th Annual Pink in the Rink Campaign, with this year’s game against the Sudbury Wolves taking place Feb. 7 in support of Survivors Abreast.

Photo by Felicia MAssey.

Over the past 16 years, the Petes Pink in the Rink Campaign has raised over $1 million in support of cancer research. Now entering its 17th consecutive year, the campaign continues to be the OHL’s biggest ongoing fundraiser.

This season, funds raised from the Pink in the Rink Campaign will support Survivors Abreast, a group of breast cancer survivors from the Peterborough area in various stages of treatment and recovery. Known for hosting Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival, their mission is to improve fitness and develop paddling skills required for dragon boating while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer care in the community.

“Survivors Abreast Peterborough Dragon Boat Team is honoured that the Petes chose to support our organization through Pink in the Rink this year,” said Janice James, President of the Survivors Abreast Board of Directors. “We try to inspire hope, resilience and living life to the fullest, and we are thrilled that the Petes are helping us do that.” 

The campaign will be supported by a number of activations this season including a pass the bucket, in-person silent auction during the game and an in-person game worn jersey auction that will take place on the ice after the game.

The Pink in the Rink game jersey design will be released to the public in the coming weeks.

“Pink in the Rink is a powerful reminder that hockey can be about more than just the game,” said Petes captain Carson Cameron. “It represents support, awareness and standing together for an important cause. As players, it means a lot to know we’re using our platform to make a positive impact, and we’re proud to be part of something that reaches far beyond the ice.”

New this season, rink boards will be put up for the game that feature the names of loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Fans have the opportunity to purchase a slot for $5 and write the name of their loved one(s) leading up to the game. Fans are also invited to submit their loved ones' names and pictures to be featured on the video board during the game. Submissions can be submitted via email.

Tickets for the Pink in the Rink game on Feb. 7 against the Sudbury Wolves are available now through the Doane Grant Thornton Box Office during business hours, online or via phone.

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The International Dragon Boat Festival Was Simply Amazing

This weekend, I had the honour and privilege to be a part of the Gala celebrations held at the Evinrude Centre for all the participants of the International Dragon Boat Festival being held in Peterborough. I was a volunteer at the event, and never have I been so moved by the courage and strength that stood in one room.

These ladies, and men too, were absolutely remarkable as they made memories with their "sisters". This was the 3rd International Dragon Boat Festival, but the first time a Gala event such as the one I was at has taken place.

This evening was truly special to these paddlers, and I was filled with emotion as breast cancer survivors approached me to hug me and thank me for my contribution to making the evening a reality—and also to tell me how hospitable and welcoming Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, has been to them, and how wonderful our city is. I very much agree.

I hope you all, at some point over the weekend, had a chance to take in the energy that surrounded Little Lake over those three days.

—Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor 

[All photos by PtboCanada Creative Director Evan Holt]

[Survivors Abreast; International Dragon Boat Festival]

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Must See: Peterborough Dragon Boat Festivals

This Saturday (June 5th) will mark the 10th Anniversary of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Del Crary Park on Little Lake.

More than 100 community teams are participating in this year's event, which is a fundraiser for the PRHC's Breast Assessment Centre.

The following weekend, from June 11 to 13, breast cancer survivor teams from around the globe will be here participating in the International Dragon Boat Festival on Little Lake.

Peterborough's Survivors Abreast is hosting this worldwide event, which is meant to raise breast cancer awareness internationally and encourage participation from breast cancer survivors.

Make sure to come out and support these wonderful events. Fun to watch and a great cause!

A team practice for the Dragon Boat Festival

[Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival; International Dragon Boat Festival; Survivors Abreast]

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