As part of the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer program, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the MLSE Team Up Foundation are once again partnering with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to present Pink Ribbon Weekend – October 10th-11th, 2009.
The goal of Pink Ribbon Weekend is to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, by combining the efforts of all four MLSE teams - Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC and Marlies - we expect to reach a much larger audience, boost fundraising potential and increase awareness of the partnership of CBCF and MLSE in the community. Wear pink to the game or watch at home. Help us create a future without breast cancer by bidding on exciting auction items.
Toronto FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Saturday, October 10th 4:00pm
Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, October 10th 7:00pm
Raptors vs Washington Wizards Sunday, October 11th 3:00pm
Marlies vs Rockford Ice Hogs Sunday, October 11th 4:00pm
On Saturday, October 10th, the Toronto Maple Leafs game will be themed pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the game, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation volunteers and Lady Leafs will offer ribbons to the fans, collect donations and provide information about the Foundation and the fight against breast cancer.
Sports fans from coast to coast can participate in Pink Ribbon Weekend by bidding on items from your favourite team’s online auction.
Toronto Maple Leafs - Auction Link - Auction opens Friday Night
• Maple Leafs auction items include: Authentic game worn jerseys, team signed hockey sticks and a CBC Hockey Night in Canada package.
Toronto Maple Leafs - Auction Link - Auction opens Friday Night
• Toronto FC auction items include: Authentic game worn jerseys, team signed pink jerseys and soccer balls and an Angus Glen golf package with a TFC player.
Toronto FC - Auction Link - Auction opens Friday Night
• Raptors auction items include: Player worn shooting shirts, team signed pink basketballs and a Red Tag vacation.
Toronto Raptors - Auction Link - Auction opens Friday Night
The auctions close Monday October 19th, 2009.
All net proceeds from the auctions will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.