Giants to Host RE/MAX Presents: Be A Superhero For Children’s Miracle Network on Sun. March 8
LANGLEY, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants, in partnership with the Western Hockey League, are thrilled to announce details for their RE/MAX Presents: Be a Superhero for Children’s Miracle Network on Sunday, March 8 against the Kelowna Rockets at 4 p.m. PT.
Giants players will hit the ice at Langley Events Centre in custom Batman-themed jerseys, complete with capes for warmups. Fans will have an opportunity to win these one of a kind jerseys through a chuck-a-puck, which will take place in the second intermission. Net proceeds from the chuck-a-puck will go to B.C. Children’s Hospital.
The Giants are honoured to welcome three-year-old Mavrik Turnbull and his family as a special guest for Sunday’s ceremonial puck drop. Last October, a tumour was discovered inside Mavrik that was larger than his head. He has since undergone seven rounds of chemo, two stem cell transplants, tumor reduction surgery and radiation therapy. So far, his tumour has shrunk by 98%. Mavrik has spent over 200 nights at B.C. Children’s Hospital, and recently began immunotherapy. But through it all, he’s never lost his spark. Mavrik is known on his medical unit as “the hockey kid,” often playing hallway hockey in his jersey — even during treatments.
Through the first three seasons of RE/MAX Presents for Children’s Miracle Network, more than $415,000 has been raised in support of local children’s hospital foundations across Western Canada, including B.C. Children’s Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Manitoba.
RE/MAX will have a kiosk set up at Sunday’s game at Gate 2, where they will be running a ministick entrance giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. RE/MAX has proudly partnered with Children’s Miracle Network for over 30 years, making a lasting impact in communities across Canada.
Fans are encouraged to be part of the action both in the stands by dressing up in their best superhero costume or by taking part in the Chuck-A-Puck.
Don’t forget the Giants will also be running their final post-game skate of the season following the game. If you don’t have your own skates or a helmet, they can be rented ($3 for skates; $1 for a helmet).
About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC, is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998), LLC, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Inc., and RE/MAX Promotions, Inc., each of which are affiliates of RE/MAX, LLC. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit remax.ca. For the latest news from RE/MAX Canada, please visit blog.remax.ca.
About Canada’s Children’s Hospitals Foundations
Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations (CCHF), established in 2017, is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for a national network of hospital foundations as the largest single, non-government funder of child health in Canada. CCHF continues to receive generous support through donors within Children’s Miracle Network ® as well as contributions from additional companies and donors. Together, we represent 13 of Canada’s children’s hospitals where the greatest challenges are tackled; our hospitals see the most critical cases. Your contribution helps your local children’s hospital to ensure that all sick and injured children have access to the very best care from coast to coast. For more information on this partnership, click here.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
