(FREDERICTON, N.B.)
- In front of 608 supporters, their largest crowd of the season,
the Tommies put on a great show for Hailey Fitzgerald and brought
the community together to raise more than $4,000 for
“Hailey’s Dreams.”
Fredericton’s Hailey Fitzgerald is a seven-year-old who was
recently diagnosed with juvenile metachromatic leukodystrophy, an
extremely rare genetic condition that affects the white matter of
the brain. MLD is terminal and has no standard, effective
treatment.
"We were extremely pleased with the efforts of everyone involved
in the ‘Hockey For Hailey Fundraiser,’” says
women’s hockey head coach Peter Murphy. “We had
donations both in cash and goods for the bake sale. It was a
memorable evening for the family and Hailey was so excited she
slept in her jersey that night.
“It was an experience our players and fans won't soon
forget. It was great to see people come together like that and
raise that much. It’s just another example of the generosity
of the Fredericton Community."
Tommie players were very inspired by Hailey, spending time with
her after the game, signing her jersey, and tweeting about how much
they valued the experience.
The funds raised will go to making sure the rest of Hailey’s
life could be filled with happy memories, helping her participate
in activities she loves while she still can, while a portion of the
money will help cover her medical care.
Source: St. Thomas Sports Information