The Russell hospital is well on its way to getting some key upgrades thanks to the Major Pratt Trojans hockey team.
For the past seven years, they've been hosting a "Cancer Game" with the goal of raising money to purchase new beds and upgrade their chemotherapy department. To date, roughly $114,000 has been raised.
"It's become such a huge event," said Sarah Reichmuth, one of the organizers. "The support is absolutely incredible. We also get our pre-novice kids and they purchase pink jerseys and they skate with the team before the game so that's pretty special as well."
This year's event took place earlier this week when the team took on the Roblin Raiders. In the 9-0 win, the team raised roughly $20,000, all of which will go towards the chemotherapy department at the Russell hospital.
The event hits especially close to home for Sarah, who lost her father-in-law to cancer just prior to the game five years ago.
"It's just amazing how everyone comes together to support one another in such a great event," concluded Reichmuth.
They plan on running the event moving forward for as long as they can.
