The Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear program assists with the collection and purchase of hockey equipment for youth who require support in order to play our national game. It’s about giving back to the game we all love to play. Various events are held throughout the season to support this program; fan barbeque equipment collection, season ticket holder skate and breakfast with the coach events. Monetary proceeds go to Donna’s Kids, a program run by the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association.

The Rangers are excited about their partnership with Sun Life Financial and expanding Kids In Gear throughout the 2011-12 season.

KMHA AND DONNA'S KIDS

Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, as part of their mandate, provides financial support for children in this community who, without our assistance, would not be afforded the opportunity to participate in organized hockey in the City of Kitchener. Monies for this cause have been donated by various individuals and organizations over the years, however with increasing demands we have the need to provide further support for this program. One hundred per cent of the funds raised are channelled directly to either purchase equipment for children or subsidize registration.

PRE-GAME WORN JERSEY AUCTION - NOW CLOSED

The Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club and Sun Life Financial are pleased to announce that $4,071.10 was raised during the Pre-Game Worn Jersey Auction held from Monday, March 26, to Wednesday, April 4, 2012. All proceeds will be donated to the Sun Life Financial Kids In Gear program.

“As a proud supporter of the Kitchener Rangers and the Kids In Gear program, we are thrilled that the proceeds from this auction will help more children in the local community become active in the sport of hockey,” said Bill Ramsammy, Assistant Vice-President, Corporate Brand & Marketing, Sun Life Financial.

“Our players and organization are always happy to contribute to worthy causes that help our community,” said Steve Spott, Head Coach and General Manager, Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club.

Bidding started at $200 for each jersey and steadily increased over the 10-day auction. The final donations for the ten Rangers players’ warm-up jerseys from the 2011-12 season are as follows.

Jersey Auction Donations
Andrew Crescenzi -  $380.00
Radek Faksa - $435.55
Ben Fanelli - $380.00
John Gibson - $400.00
Matia Marcantuoni - $380.00
Ryan Murphy - $450.00
Franky Palazzese - $400.00
Tyler Randell - $370.00
Tobias Rieder - $500.55
Cody Sol - $375.00

EQUIPMENT COLLECTION

The Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club and Sun Life Financial collected an amazing amount of used hockey equipment in their January 2012 equipment collection. 

For those wishing to contribute new or gently used hockey equipment visit the KMHA office located at 135 Lennox Lewis Way. Office hours are Monday from 10am to 6pm and Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30am.

 INFORMATION

For more information on this or any other Kitchener Rangers community initiatives please call Michelle Fortin at 519-576-3700 ext.23 or email mfortin@kitchenerrangers.com