There's much more to the Moncton Wildcats than bringing thrills to the fans with their exceptional hockey skills. The team's involvement in the community over its 13 year history has been the envy of many other sports organizations.
One of the events that has focused on charity support already this season was "Pink at the Rink" which raised over $5,200. 00 for Breast Cancer Research. Now the players and team officials are doing their part to help prostrate cancer research by growing mustaches during the month of November. This coming Friday night is the annual Medavie Blue Cross Charity Bear night. Fans have long supported the Wildcats in this venture by bringing stuffed animals to the game and littlering the ice when the 'Cats score their first goal. Disadvantaged children in our area will get one of the stuffed toys from the Wildcats players during specially arranged visits.
This week I'd like to focus on a Wildcats charity event that was conceived and developed by former Captain Chris Morehouse, was and is a terror on the ice but has a sense of community, that has brought joy to hundreds of kids.
Cats Corner, was started at the beginning of the 2007-2008 season by Morehouse with the support of the Greater Moncton Progress Club. The partnership between the Wildcats and the Progress Club was so successful in its first year; it has been extended to the 2008-2009 season.
The program allows for 20 members of not-for-profit organizations to attend a Wildcats game, receive a Cats Corner T-Shirt from Moncton Chrysler Jeep Dodge along with a food voucher for Cavendish fries, Coke and a Maple Leaf hot dog. The Progress Club provides the game tickets. Groups who have enjoyed Cats Corner include the Moncton Boys and Girls Club, St. Paul’s Church, Ecole Saint Henri and St-Anselm Sunday School class.
To participate in Cats Corner, any member of a not-for-profit, group or school can send an application e-mail to info@moncton-wildcats.com . There are still games available, so groups are encouraged to forward their application as soon as possible to reserve seats.
With their e-mail, groups are asked to tell why they should be part of Cats Corner and asked to leave their contact information. Due to the number of requests, the Wildcats are unable to guarantee seats.
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