Young Tigers Make Big Impact For Ronald McDonald House

Vermilion Lions Club members visit the stadium to meet the U11 Webb’s Tigers hockey team. Back row from left, Lions member Sam Alhalahi, Brit Adamson, Andrew Craig, Hayes Gibson, Liam Campagnola, Logan Stepanick, Roland Evans, Todd Evans, and Candace Maughan. Front row from left, Lions member Lester Perrott, Eric McCulley, Keith Richer, Weston D’Andrea, Cashel Maughan, and Finn Zacharias. Article continued on page 3. Photo Lorna Hamilton

A weekend of hockey in Bonnyville turned into a meaningful fundraising success for the U11 Webb’s Tigers, who raised $2,835 in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities during the Charity Hockey Tournament held January 16 to 18, 2025.

The tournament, which brought together 38 teams from across the region, raised funds to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical treatment. With the help of a $1,000 contribution from the Vermilion Lions Club, the Tigers finished the event as one of the top three fundraising teams, an accomplishment that drew recognition from Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Lions Club became involved after members Justin Clark and Peter Clark noticed the team’s fundraising efforts online and connected with team manager Candace Maughan. That connection led to a partnership that strengthened the team’s overall contribution and highlighted the value of community support for youth initiatives.

The team’s efforts were formally acknowledged on January 22, when Vermilion Lions Club members Sam Alhalahi and Lester Perrott visited the players at the arena. The visit included a photo opportunity, a thank-you card, and applause from the young athletes, marking the success of both the fundraising campaign and the collaboration behind it.