VI Raiders Tackle Cancer on Vancouver Island

August 20, 2009

Canadian Junior Football team and 2008 Canadian Bowl Champions, the VI Raiders, are excited to announce a new charity partnership with BC Cancer Foundation. In an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation, as well as to boost fan support of the Raiders, a new ticket option is available for fans wanting to contribute to this great cause.

"We are calling it Lucky 13 Tickets. For $13 fans will receive a game ticket, souvenirs and draws for autographed Raiders merchandise with $3 per ticket going to the BC Cancer Foundation," says Cole Renner, VP of Business Operations for the VI Raiders. "I think it's safe to say that almost everyone has been affected by cancer in one way or another. This is a chance for our fans, sponsors and supporters to help out a great cause and show support for British Columbians battling this disease."

"As 50 per cent of Island patients travel over the Malahat for treatment, this is an incredible way to support cancer research and your local Junior Football Club," says Zoë Campbell of the BC Cancer Foundation's Nanaimo office. "The partnership will help ensure continued research to advance the detection, prevention and treatment of cancer, to benefit all patients. All the funds raised will stay on Vancouver Island to support the vital research at the BC Cancer Agency."

Tickets are available for every game and the BC Cancer Foundation will be out in full force for the September 26th game against the Victoria Rebels. For more information or to order your tickets call 250.754.1004

About the VI Raiders Football Club

The VI Raiders enter their fifth season in 2009. The club has claimed the BCFC title the last three consecutive years and won the Canadian Bowl in 2006 and 2008. For information regarding the Vancouver Island Raiders please contact 250.754.1004 or office@viraiders.ca

About BC Cancer Foundation and the BC Cancer Agency:

BC Cancer Foundation raises funds to support research and enhancements to patient care at the BC Cancer Agency. The BC Cancer Agency provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia and conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer. For more information, please visit: www.bccancerfoundation.com/vi


For media information, interviews or photos please contact:

VI Raiders Football Club
Cole Renner, Vice President of Business Operations
Office: 250.754.1004
Cell: 250.713.7333
Email: cole@viraiders.ca

BC Cancer Foundation (Nanaimo office)
Zoë Campbell, Development Officer
Office: 250.729.8869
Email: zcampbell@bccancer.bc.ca