JAMESTOWN, N.D. (UJ) – The University of Jamestown Jimmie Janes, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Medical Center, are hosting a Pink-Out during the Jimmie Hockey game on October 25.
The Jimmies will battle Waldorf University at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Arena.
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to show the importance of attending breast cancer screenings so it can be detected and treated early,” explained UJ goalie Tyson Brouwer, who donated his helmet to help raise funds for the cause. “I think the Jimmie Janes and JRMC did a great job with this whole event. The hockey team is honored to be able to play for such a great cause and raise money for breast cancer.”
During the game, the Jimmie Janes will be fundraising for JRMC Cancer Center by selling shirts and raffle tickets. Tickets prices are: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 5 for $20. Raffle prizes include:
Custom-painted UJ hockey helmet, worn by goalie Tyson Brouwer during the month of October 2019
UJ Hockey team-autographed jersey
Custom cornhole board, courtesy of Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Five tie blankets
Jimmie Prize Pack
Plantation Coffee Gift Cards
“The students at the University of Jamestown are inspiring and very thoughtful about being part of our community and showing support for women’s health,” said Lisa Jackson, Foundation Director at JRMC Foundation. “JRMC is grateful to the Jimmie Janes and the hockey team for not only creating awareness about early detection but action. They deserve a lot of credit for being difference makers.”
Attendees are asked to join the hockey team in wearing pink to the game. Free hot chocolate with pink marshmallows will be given out to the first 50 fans. Admission to the game is free for those 12 and under, $4 for seniors aged 60+, and $8 for attendees 13 and older.
The Pink-Out hockey game is part of a larger campaign hosted by the Jimmie Janes called “Fight Like A Jimmie.” “The ‘Fight Like A Jimmie’ campaign is a chance for our Jimmie Janes to support and lift each other up by promoting women’s health,” said Aime Aesoph, Jimmie Janes advisor. “We are women supporting women, and I am so proud that we are bringing attention to women’s health one step at a time.”
During this campaign, which takes place in the month of October for Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Jimmie Janes have been raising funds and spreading awareness in support of JRMC’s cancer center – which included promoting mammograms as part of JRMC’s No Excuses program.
“The Pink-Out is a chance to celebrate those women that have fought a courageous battle,” Aesoph continued. “We are elated to be a community partner with Jamestown Regional Medical Center so that we can support having important cancer services in our area for women.”
In addition to the Pink-Out, Director of the Booster Club, Jim Klemann, is collaborating with Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota. Area Wish Children have been invited to the game, and will have a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet the UJ Hockey Team, as well as other special surprises.