- $1 million raised by charitable partners and passionate Oilers fans
- $1 million matched by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF)
- $2 million donated to 22 Alberta-based charities
From September to March, the EOCF ran a campaign in support of 22 Alberta-based charities. As a thank-you for their support, every fan who donated was entered into a draw for a chance to hang out with Gene Principe, Matt Savoie and Hunter the Lynx.
“Our fans don’t just love the team, they care deeply about their community, and the success of this initiative is a testament to that,” said Myrna Khan, Executive Director, EOCF. “Together, we are able to give back $2 million, showing what’s possible when Oil Country comes together. Over the past 25 years, we’ve supported over 1,000 charities across 140 communities, helping hundreds of thousands of Albertans when they needed it most. We’re excited for the next 25 years of impact, and are deeply grateful for the support of the world’s best fans, who make it all possible.”
“We are completely fuelled by philanthropy, and the awareness and dollars raised by the EOCF is something we couldn’t accomplish alone,” said Tracey Thurston, Director of Development, Kids with Cancer Society. “Our kids and families who are bravely fighting cancer benefit from the support, thoughtfulness, and compassion of the EOCF. In uncertain times, it is reassuring to know that the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation continues to champion charities, big and small, to have far reaching and generous impacts on the communities we serve. Thank you, we are so grateful you ensure that no family travels the cancer journey alone.
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