“It’s about the community” Pink in the Rink returns supporting local families affected by cancer [Video]

DAWSON CREEK –The Dawson Creek Kodiaks will face off against cancer this Saturday, as Pink in the Rink returns for another year. The annual event raises money for the oncology centre at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

Pink in the Rink has been running for five of the last seven years. Money is raised through an auction of the special jerseys throughout the game.

“I think it touches a lot of people… we’ve been able to do a lot of stuff for that fight for cancer in our own community,” said Kodiaks General Manager Colby Wagar.

 Jerseys have been auctioned off as high as $3,200. Since the event started the team has donated $34,800 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.

“That money comes from our community … we’re lucky, we’ve got some great support with our fans and our town,” said Wagar.

With the money raised, …