2008-09 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY - Edmonton Oilers

SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Throughout the season, the EOCF partners with Oilers players and their wives and girlfriends to produce a number of highly successful special
events. In addition to contributing many hours to their personal charitable interests, the Oilers Ladies help to ensure the success of many fundraising
events at Rexall Place. With your support, the Oilers Ladies raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable groups in our community.
E d m o n t o n O i l e r s L a d i e s
Caps for Cancer raised over $180,000 in
support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Kids with
Cancer Society. Fans purchased autographed pink and blue caps
to support the cause.
Shirts Off Our Backs, in support of the
Edmonton Christmas Bureau, raised $50,000. This annual fan
favourite campaign has been a Christmas tradition for over 20
years.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
P U C K S U R P R I S E
St. Patrick’s Day Puck Surprise
raised over $40,000 in support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation Northern
Alberta and The Rainbow Society of Alberta. Fans supported the event
by purchasing autographed pucks.
Oilers Favourite Things raised over $30,000
for the Edmonton Women’s Shelter – WIN House. Baskets of each
players’ favourite things were auctioned off throughout the season and
included items like autographed jerseys, golf and fishing outings with
Oilers players and gift certificates to players’ favourite restaurants.
FACT
DURING THE 2008-09 SEASON, THE EDMONTON
OILERS LADIES RAISED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS
OF DOLLARS FOR CHARITABLE GROUPS IN OUR
COMMUNITY.
The Oilers Ladies display hats they sold for the
16 Caps for Cancer fundraiser at Rexall Place.
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