News Release
Oil Kings Lend Support to Snow Angels
The Edmonton Oil Kings are once again teaming up with the City of Edmonton’s Snow Angels program. The partnership includes providing Oil Kings tickets to all nominated Snow Angels as a thank you for their winter generosity.
The program has already received 418 nominations for the 2013-2014 season. With at least two more months of winter, these numbers are on pace to beat last year’s record of 489.
“We’re very encouraged by the number of Edmontonians stepping up to help a neighbour in need,” said Sharon Chapman, senior program planner for the City of Edmonton. “Clear sidewalks are crucial to the accessibility of our communities so we are delighted to show our appreciation of our Snow Angels with the help of the Edmonton Oil Kings’ partnership.”
The Oil Kings are no strangers to giving back to the community, being involved in such community initiatives as Seats for Kids, JV Drivers’ Corner, and the CN Adopt A School program.
“The Snow Angels program is a terrific cause to be involved with, and we’re very happy to be able to help out for another year”, says Edmonton Oil Kings Vice-President Darryl Porter. “As an organization, the Edmonton Oil Kings want to be leaders in this community, and this is a great opportunity for our players to be role models and fill a need for the people of Edmonton on a personal level.”
Anyone can be a Snow Angel, and residents are encouraged to offer to lend a hand for those in their neighbourhood who could use help shovelling.
“I recently became a widow. My Snow Angel, Doug, voluntarily helps look after my snow,” says Barbara Allen, a Snow Angel nominator. “Doug is there every day as soon as the snow has fallen. I’m very lucky to have such a compassionate Snow Angel in my life.”
Already have a volunteer? Help them get their wings by nominating them as a City of Edmonton Snow Angel. Call 311 or visit edmonton.ca/snowangels to submit your nomination.
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