UPEI Panthers Support Food Bank and Toys for Tots

During this final week of Panther Sport at the end of an exciting fall semester, UPEI student-athletes are reaching out to help people in the community who are in need.

They are asking Panther hockey supporters who plan to attend Thursday night's game against SMU to make cash and food donations to the PEI Food Bank. And they are encouraging basketball fans who are going to the women's and men's games against SFX on Saturday, November 29, to show their support by donating to the Toys for Tots program.

In return, the UPEI Athletics Department will distribute Panther gift packages to everyone who contributes to these worthy community services. They include discount coupons and
complimentary tickets to Panther games coming up in January.

“Some of the great corporate sponsors taking part in the UPEI Heroes program are supporting the Panther gift packages,” says Ron Annear, Athletics Director. “The total value of each package is close to $100.”

The Panther community support week wraps up with a float in Saturday's Christmas Parade. UPEI student-athletes, coaches, newcomers to PEI, and young Panther fans are all taking part in the float.

For further information, contact Lynn Boudreau at 566-0991.