Join the CAHL in helping Hockey Beat down Breast Cancer!

From the Jacket Backers:

Teams from the Columbus Adult Hockey League (CAHL), in cooperation with Chiller Ice Rinks, are pleased to announce the first "Hockey Beats down Breast Cancer" game benefitting the Young Survival Coalition. The game is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm at the Dispatch Ice Haus.

The CAHL has invited JB members to join in and help in their quest to Beat Down Breast Cancer. The event is open to the public at a suggested (voluntary) $5 donation; you're also welcome to attend the pregame meet and greet at the Garage Bar (147 Vine St.) and post-game gathering at the R Bar (413 N. Front St.)

The original concept was to play one regulation CAHL game wearing pink hockey jerseys sponsored by friends, family and colleagues who had a loved one stricken by breast cancer.

The event has grown since then. The game has gained support and generated interest from all around the hockey community, including the CBJ. There are 46 roster spots available for the benefit game and approximately 10 players on the waiting list to play. The players' jerseys can be sponsored for a minimum donation of $100. The Jacket Backers have sponsored one of the player jerseys. There are still five player jerseys available for sponsorship - if you are interested, please email Suzanne at cbjcrazy11@aol.com right away with best phone number to contact you - deadline is Thursday evening 5/7 as jerseys go to press on Friday, 5/8.

Sponsors may choose someone that has been affected by breast cancer whose name will appear on the jersey. The jersey will be given to the sponsor after the game and the sponsor will also have a chance to meet the player and have a photo taken. Corporate sponsors are still being sought for the event, as are items for a silent auction to be held during the event. Various other items will be available for purchase during the event to help support the cause, including t-shirts and wristbands.

Go to the JB website at jacketbackers.org for the full story on the event and the Young Survival Coalition.

UPDATE: This update was from Tom in the comments:

Just as an adder, Ohio State Hockey coaches John Markell and Jason Lammers will also be on hand as bench coaches for the event. Also, the CBJ have donated a team signed 'MARCH ON' flag with yearbook and a Jared Boll signed puck for the silent auction. There will be a game worn Miami University hockey sweater from this year's NCAA playoff team, plus numerous other hockey related items from OSU and Kevin Dineen too. It's a great event for the hockey community to get behind and support.

Sounds like a great event for a great cause! I know it's past the deadline to sponsor someone but just showing up and donating your $5 bucks to attend will also go a long way!

-LTL