Attack’s Hookey raises $6625 for CMHA Grey Bruce through “Hookey’s Hoodies”

Prior to Saturday’s final regular season home game, Owen Sound Attack Captain Landen Hookey presented representatives from CMHA Grey Bruce with a cheque for $6625 dollars, the total amount of money raised from his Hookey’s Hoodies Mental Health awareness initiative.

Hookey’s Hoodies were designed by Landen and his sister Jordyn Knowles and began selling near the beginning of February. They feature their own unique design, with their slogan ‘Keep Climbing’ featured prominently in the artwork. In the past two months, Attack supporters have sold out the stock of hoodies within 48 hours of restocking on three different occasions, showing once again how Attack fans come together to support important causes in our community.

“I first want to thank everyone who purchased a Keep Climbing Hoodie”, said Attack Captain Landen Hookey, “Your support helps raise awareness and starts conversations on the importance of mental health. With every purchase you’re making a meaningful impact in breaking the stigma. I hope everyone’s hoodie serves as a reminder that you’re not alone and together we can keep climbing!”

“The Attack organization is proud to support and encourage Landen and all of its players to use their platform in support of causes like this.” shared Attack Community Relations Coordinator, Evan Longland, “The Owen Sound community rallies around our team with their support, and having leaders like Landen take the initiative to support CMHA means so much to all of the kids and families that look up to our players. Landen has always represented himself and the team exceptionally well through our Talk Today program in schools, and his openness to talk about mental health is inspiring to everyone lucky enough to know him.”

“Landen’s commitment to mental health awareness is inspiring. Through the Keep Climbing hoodies, he has not only raised important funds but also shared a message of hope. By promoting the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, he is helping to break the stigma and ensure more people know support is available,” said Don Vail, Manager of Communications and Funding at CMHA Grey Bruce. “We are incredibly grateful to Landen, his family, and the Owen Sound Attack for their support.”