WHL RIDE FOR THE KIDS FINALE IN REGINA TODAY
Calgary, AB — The ‘WHL Ride for the Kids’, presented by Scotiabank, in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, concludes today as the riders trek from Moose Jaw down the Trans-Canada Highway to Regina, a 73.5 kilometer distance.
Over 35 WHL and NHL Alumni will participate in the first ever WHL Ride For The Kids June 5 to 9 as they trade in their skates for bikes and ride across the province in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.
The province-wide event will feature WHL Alumni riding over 650 km across the province with stops in all 5 WHL centers – Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Regina. Each of the 5 WHL centers will stage a special fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.
Riders pulling into Regina: Kelly Chase, Curtis Leschyshyn, Dave Chartier, Mike Keane, Colby Armstrong, Riley Armstrong, Kevin Kaminsky, Jamie Heward, Barret Jackman, Mike Sillinger, Josh Harding, Jordan Eberle, Jordan Weal, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Davidson, Lane Scheidl, Tyler Borstmayer, Jeff Glass, Ron Robison
For further information on the event visit whl.ca/whlrideforthekids.
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Thursday, June 9 – Moose Jaw to Regina
From: Scotiabank, 303 Main St. N, Moose Jaw, SK
To: Scotiabank, South Albert, 4110 Albert St, Regina, SK
Total Distance: 73.5 km Driving Time: 50 mins
Cycling Time: 3 hrs
8:30am
Scotiabank Community Send-off – speakers/autographs
Scotiabank, 303 Main St N, Moose Jaw
3 hour ride time
11:30am
Scotiabank Welcome / Finale Celebration – speakers/autographs
Scotiabank, 4110 South Albert St., Regina
1:00pm
Sticks on Rose Street Hockey Golf Tournament
7:00pm
Red, Blue & Bling – Grand Finale
Ramada Hotel Ballroom – 1818 Victoria Ave
Red Blue & Bling
The star studded line-up for “Red Blue & Bling” Dinner and Auction on Thursday June 9th at the Ramada Ball Room continues to grow.
This gala event will allow those to mingle with current and past hockey greats that so far include: Kelly Chase, Curtis Leschyshyn, Dave Chartier, Mike Keane, Colby Armstrong, Riley Armstrong, Jamie Heward, Barret Jackman, Mike Sillinger, Josh Harding and Jordan Eberle.
There will be live and silent auctions that will include unique sports memorabilia, NHL experiences and tons more. The highlight of the Red Blue & Bling Dinner and Auction will be a live Celebrity Q & A.
The Shooting Stars Foundation, founded by Jamie Heward and Mike Sillinger have partnered with the Regina Pats in hosting Red, Blue & Bling Dinner and Auction. All proceeds raised from the event will be distributed to local Children’s Charities including the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, Regina Palliative Care and Breakfast for Learning.
For more information on how to purchase tickets for Red Blue and Bling or the WHL Ride for the Kids go to www.reginapats.com and click on the “community” banner or head to www.shootingstarsfoudation.ca
For further information on the event visit whl.ca/whlrideforthekids.