February 17th, 2009
UPDATE: Culligan Cares Campaign Grows To Over $20,000
Sydney - What started out as a single donation to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation's Cancer Expansion project by Screaming Eagles captain Chris Culligan, has quickly grown into a major fundraiser.
In December, as Culligan was on the verge of becoming the Screaming Eagles all-time point leader, he committed to donating $1 to the Cancer Centre for each career point he accumulated. A sizeable donation considering the 250+ points he had already accumulated during his 5 season career with the Screaming Eagles.
“Before the season began I let the team know that I was interested in doing something that would have a positive impact in my hometown. I have lived here for 20 years and I have learned a lot about life and hockey and I think this is a unique way to give something back,” said Culligan.
When Culligan first mentioned his plan to donate $1 per point, the amount was quickly matched by nearly a dozen local businesses and individuals, including former teammate and good friend James Sheppard. Since then, with promotional help from radio stations CJCB 1270, MAX 98.3, & 94.9 The Cape, the number of matched donations has grown to 35 – a number radio station manager Alan Peddle would like to see continue to grow.
“At the age of 20, Chris has shown incredible leadership and maturity,” said Alan Peddle of Cape Breton Radio. “It is our pleasure to assist Chris in growing this project and helping the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation come closer to reaching their two million dollar Cancer Centre Expansion goal.”
Raising money for the Cancer Centre Expansion is nothing new for Cape Breton Radio; they recently helped raise over $270,000 for the Cancer Centre Expansion during their Cape Breton Cares Radiothon.
Updated February 17th, 2009
To date, Culligan has 277 career points. With the help of 44 matched donations, this campaign will translate into a minimum donation of $12,465 to the Cancer Center Expansion – a number that will grow if Culligan can score some additional donors and points.
In addition, Screaming Eagles fans in accross the building have pooled their money within their seating section in order to match the donation. So far, collectively they have raised $7,655.88 towards this campagin. Brining the total to over $20,000.
Donations by Seating Section
Section 1 – $698.42
Section 8 – $1,081.01
Section 16 – $1,256.10
Section 17 – $625.00
Section 19 – $1050.55
Section 20 – $1,135.94
Section 21 – $1,108.80
Section 29 – $720.06
Section Total $7,655.88
If you are interested in matching Chris’s donation, please contact Alan Peddle at 564-5596 (alan.peddle@capebretonradio.com) or Peter MacDonald 567-6378 ext 30 (peter.macdonald@capebretoneagles.com)
Donation Matched By:
Alan Peddle / Steve Gillespie
Alderdale Greens Golf Course
B & F Barrington’s Service Centre Ltd.
Bay Optical
Cape Breton Beverages
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
Cary MacDonald
CJCB 1270, MAX 98.3, & 94.9 The Cape
Danny & Patricia LebLanc – Island Find & Recovery Ltd.
Dr. TL Sullivan Junior High
Famous Folks Inc
Hillman’s Transfer
In Memory of Alex & Charlotte MacInnis from their children
Island Career Academy
J.R. Rahey’s
James Sheppard
Jody MacDonald
Lorne Aucoin Renovations
MacLean Brothers Plumbing & Heating
Mae Kibyuk Golf Tournament
Malcolm Munroe Junior High School
Mary Greeno
Meco Construction Disaster Restoration
Memorial High School – Sydney Mines
Reid Physiotherapy
Riverview High School
Robin Foote Elementary
Rod Farrell
Ron May Pontiac
Rudderhams Source for Sports
S & M Trucking
Saf-Way Auto Parts
Smitty’s Restaurant
Steel Centre Credit Union
Steve Lewis Autobody
Stones Prestige Homes
Stuart MacLeod
Subway
Sullivan Fuels
Sydney River Elementary
The Rolling Phones
Thunder Hockey
Tom MacDonald Trucking
Wayne MacDonald
