The Penticton Vees are celebrating organizations that are helping others with the launch of the Community Heroes campaign this season.

At each of the BC Hockey League regular season home games at the South Okanagan Events Centre one charitable organization will be honoured and receive $1,000 for a total of $28,000 in donations over the course of the season.

“Launching Community Heroes is a very important project for us,” said Vees Director of Corporate

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Partnerships David Michaud said in a club press release. “When we reached over 3,000 fans per game last season, we knew we had to find a way to say thank you to the community for supporting us the way they do.

“This will give us a chance to recognize 28 amazing groups that do great work in our community. Even more special than the $1,000, we think the chance for Vees Nation to recognize the great work these organizations do will speak volumes. We hope to hear lots of applause and cowbells when each of these organizations are

honoured.”

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Any registered charity is able to apply to be a Community Hero, and can do so on the Penticton Vees website under the “Community” tab.

Recipients will be invited to join the Vees in the Gateway Casino Community Zone, and will be recognized

in the arena during the second period.

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