Polar Kings Cancer Awareness Day Unites Community

On Saturday, February 21, the Wainwright Polar Kings Athletic Club hosted PKAC Cancer Awareness Day, filling the arena with purple in honour of those the community has lost and those who continue to fight with incredible strength and courage.

Four games were played throughout the day as teams proudly took to the ice in support of the cause. The U11 squad opened the day at 9:00 a.m., setting the tone for a powerful and meaningful event. The U15 team followed at 2:30 p.m., before the U13 team hit the ice at 5:00 p.m. The evening wrapped up with another U11 matchup at 6:30 p.m., closing out a full day of hockey and heartfelt community support.

A 50/50 raffle ran throughout the event and remained open until 2:00 p.m. on February 22, with proceeds being split between the Creasy and Walker families, bravely navigating their cancer journeys right now. Every ticket purchased was a meaningful gesture of solidarity and care. Bonnie Baird was the winner of $ 3,005

Cancer Awareness Day served as a powerful reminder that while hockey brings people together for the love of the game, it also unites them in times of need. The Polar Kings once again showed that their strength extends far beyond the ice.