Maroons help fight cancer. Nov 20, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Maroons) Maroons help fight cancer. Nov 20, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Maroons)
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Maroons & Lakers Help Fight Cancer

By Paul Pedro
November 20, 2017 - 6:32pm

The Chatham Maroons and Wallaceburg Lakers have raised money to fight cancer.

The Maroons raised $2,900 at their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The team auctioned pink game jerseys October 29.

The money is being shared by Breast Buddies, a dragon boat racing team, and the Chatham-Kent Canadian Cancer Society.

The event has raised a total of $15,000 over the past 5 years.

Lakers help fight cancer. Nov 20, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Lakers) Lakers help fight cancer. Nov 20, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Lakers)

The Lakers also donated $1,200 to Breast Buddies on November 18.

The funds were raised in October during the Lakers' Annual Breast Cancer Awareness night.

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