Hockey players lend a hand at bureau
Burnaby Express hockey team gets in the givingspirit for needy families – on and off the ice
Jennifer Moreau, Burnaby Now
Published: Saturday,November 21, 2009
The BurnabyExpress hockey team is throwing its support behind the Christmas Bureau to helpmake sure local families have food and presents this holiday season.
“It'sa community thing, and the Burnaby Express are always trying to get out in thecommunity and support the people in Burnaby,” said team captain DylanHerold. “As in every year, it's always nice to have presents forChristmas. The best you can do is help out in any way you can.”
Heroldwas joined by three other players – Konrad Sander, Brad Reid and Simon Denis -who helped put shelves up in the bureau's toy room on Thursday. The team isalso collecting toys and donating tickets.
OnFriday, Dec. 4, the Express will hold a toy drive, where game attendees canbring new toys to donate to the Christmas Bureau. The Express will play againstthe Langley Chiefs.
There isalso a teddy bear toss on Saturday, Dec. 12, when the Express play against theSurrey Eagles. When they score their first goal, people can toss the teddybears onto the ice, but they should be wrapped in clear, plastic bags so theydon't get wet.
Both games start at 7:30 p.m. and will be at the Bill CopelandSports Centre.
TheExpress also donated vouchers for local hockey games for people attending theChristmas Bureau's Nov. 19 fundraising dinner.
“We'refortunate that we have an organization in the community that wants to becomeinvolved,” said Claudine Souza from Burnaby Community Connections, whichfacilitates the bureau.
Souzanoted that the team has also helped in the past with toys and ticket donations.
jmoreau@burnabynow.com
