After a two-year hiatus, home-based slow-pitch baseball tournaments andNHLcharitygames are back in Kelowna.
"I think it's just the fact that people are free and having fun here. I'm excited because it's a great sign," said organizer Josh Gorges. .. The
tournament is raising funds for the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation to support theMental Healthcampaign. The charity game was the idea of NHL players Josh Gorges and Blake Comeau.
"Let's spend money on something important near us, get out into the community and support us in this way. That means everything," says Como. I did.
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The funds raised will be used for the KGH Foundation's "We see you" project. They promised to raise nearly $ 2 million to support mental health. Allison Ramchuk, CEO of the KGH Foundation, said this year's Homebase tournament has raised over $ 200,000 so far.
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"People like Josh and Blake, who are well known in the community, support this. .. It affects all of us, "Ramchuk said.
"It's a big difference not only to raise awareness, but also to be able to raise money, route care and support local programs."
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Carry prices for all-star teams Players such as Shea Weber were included. NHLers are excited to return to the field while raising funds for legitimate purposes.
"It's close to my heart and important," said former NHL player Jordin Tootoo.
"Mental health is so widespread that you can use the NHL guys in the backyard here to raise awareness. You can't get enough."
The tournament will be held all day on Saturday.
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