$100,000. That's the number that organizers of the Stick it to Cancer Hockey Tournament at the Schwan Super Rink want to raise for cancer research in 2012. This unique girls' and women's tournament started in 1999 as a fundraiser for hockey-loving mom Jody Anderson, who was stricken with breast cancer.
From those humble beginnings that included 18 teams and raised around $2,000, Stick it now expects 120 teams April 20-22 and hopes to sail past the $70,000 that was raised the past two years. All proceeds are donated to the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Research Fund.
To assist in increasing revenue for donation, a waffle breakfast sponsored by Park and Auto-Mart in Ham Lake, MN, is also held on the Saturday morning of the tournament and is open to the public. Even if you're not playing in Stick it, you can pay it forward and contribute to the cause simply by eating waffles or donating online.
What makes this event unique and special is that it's not just a hockey tournament. It's a gathering of people dedicated to raising money for a good cause and enjoying fellowship through the game of hockey. You can read the stories of some who are involved in the tournament and why they play, on our Facebook page.
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