Virtual Black Tie NHL Hockey Draft

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2020 has been a year of challenges as we all get through the COVID-19 pandemic together as a community. Despite the hurdles set before us, the need for life-saving medical equipment continues for our numerous healthcare facilties across Southwest Saskatchewan.

The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation is busy fundraising for numerous areas of healthcare including the “Renal Dialysis Unit” at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current and we’re pleased to announced our “Black Tie NHL Hockey Draft” is scheduled for August 10. The fundraiser will proceed in the same format as previous years however as a “Virtual” event due to to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We’re pleased to move forward with this annual Fundraiser for the Foundation as the event has been on hold since its’ original date in April,” says Jim Dekowny Executive Director of the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation.

“We encourage participants to get together and gather from your board room, deck, living room or garage while practising proper social distancing with your Virtual “Black Tie NHL Playoff Hockey Draft” team. This evening includes Urban Cellars “Molson – Coors” beer and Louie D’s Lounge Pizza and Wings catered right to your door,” added Dekowny.

Proceeds from the event will assist–– with upgrades of new Electronic Chairs for the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Cypress Regional Hospital. Approximately 18 patients from across the Southwest receive Renal Dialysis treatments 2-4 times each week. An exhausting, yet crucial treatment which occurs over 3-5 hours per visit. Therefore, the addition of new Electronic Chairs is a necessity as patients can adjust the chair accordingly for more comfort for their head and feet through the duration of the treatment.

Registrations for the “Virtual Black Tie NHL Hockey Draft” are available by calling the Foundation Office (306) 778-3314.