1/22/14 - The efforts of hockey teams and their supporters in Howell and Hartland paid off this week with a check presentation at St. Joseph Mercy Brighton. On November 27th, the varsity teams from both high schools squared off at the Grand Oaks Ice Arena for a charity game called Hockey Fights Cancer. Howell got an early lead in that game but Hartland was able to catch up, ending the game with a 4-4 tie. However, the game did manage to raise $5,000 for the St. Joe's Cancer Center for Patient Supportive Care, which was presented to the facility by several members of the Howell JV hockey team on Monday. Oncology Social Worker Erin Mulvihill says it will be used to provide relief for patients and their families for treatment-related costs, like medication, equipment, and transportation. She adds that many patients become unable to work as a result of their illness, so these extra financial burdens can be especially hard. Howell coach Paul Mitter says the game was meant to help students learn about giving back to the community. The Cancer Center was chosen by a small committee to be the beneficiary of the hockey game. The event is planned to be an annual match between the two schools, so future donations are also possible. (TD)
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