For: Immediate Release August 1, 2012
SEAN ROSS SUMMER MEMORIAL
CLASSIC CELEBRATES LIFE OF POWER HOCKEY PLAYER
TORONTO – On Saturday, August 25th, 2012, a power wheelchair hockey fundraiser will be played in memory of a
true sportsman. It will take place from 2-5pm at Alexandra Park’s Outdoor Rink
(behind Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. West) Dundas/Bathurst.
Friends and former teammates from the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey
Association (CEWHA) and the Toronto Power Wheelchair Hockey League (TPWHL) are
expected to participate. All proceeds will go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Sean Ross was born with Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy in 1973, yet his passion for hockey led him to play his favourite
sport for over 25 years. He epitomized the core
values of amateur sports; playing with perseverance,
respecting others and succeeding with true class and humility. Sean’s involvement in power hockey resulted in accolades
and awards, and the admiration of friends and teammates. Many people mourned
his passing in early 2011 (age 37). Now, his achievements
are celebrated in what we hope will become an annual event.
Power hockey, or wheelchair floor hockey,
provides recreational and social benefits for youth and adults with physical
disabilities. There are several power hockey leagues that exist in North
America and internationally.
For more information on the Sean Ross
Summer Memorial Classic, or to participate, please contact Neil Mercer at 416-925-9817.
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