Langley fundraiser by Fraser Valley Rush nearly doubles target

The Fraser Valley Rush U18 AAA team raised about $18,000 for BC Children's Hospital in their first fundraiser, surpassing a $10,000 goal; the campaign concluded with a charity game and community events.

The Fraser Valley Rush U18 AAA female team held its first charitable fundraiser, the Rush to Recovery, and raised about $18,000 for BC Children's Hospital. The campaign began in November and concluded at Langley Twin Rinks on Jan. 10 with a charity hockey game. The Rush played the Northern Capitals and won 3-1. The event included a raffle, a 50/50 draw, a chuck-a-puck contest and youth skills competitions. Key details: - The team set a $10,000 goal and collected about $18,000 in total. - The fundraiser wrapped up on Jan. 10 at Langley Twin Rinks with a charity game against the Northern Capitals, which the Rush won 3-1. - Event activities included a raffle, a 50/50 draw, a chuck-a-puck contest, fastest skater, an obstacle course and mini games. - Proceeds were announced to support BC Children's Hospital child and youth therapeutic services. - Rush captain Dyllan Nelson, 17, an Aldergrove resident, said the team will likely hold another campaign, "probably next season," and noted a personal connection: a young cousin had surgery at Children's and is doing well. - The Rush program began in 2007 (originally the Phantom) and has won multiple provincial and regional championships and advanced to the Esso Cup in 2013, 2014, 2022 and 2023. Summary: The nearly doubled fundraising total provides additional support for child and youth therapeutic services at BC Children's Hospital. The team has announced it will likely run another fundraising campaign, probably next season.