Calgary’s Batting Against Breast Cancer Slo-Pitch Tournament Hits a Home Run

CALGARY — The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation hosted its 8th annual Batting Against Breast Cancer slo-pitch tournament presented by Mattamy Homes on Saturday, August 6, at Chinook Winds Ball Diamonds in Airdrie, Alta. This year 23 teams participated in the tournament, raising close to $80,000 in support of the breast cancer cause.
“What an incredible day of support from the community!” said Bernice Scholten, Executive Director – Western Canada at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. “Thanks to the commitment of participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers, funds raised at the tournament will support the full spectrum of breast cancer from the laboratory and clinic where the latest innovations are developed, to direct patient support.”
Batting Against Breast Cancer presented by Mattamy Homes, is a family-friendly slo-pitch tournament, but it is also a fundraising challenge. Each team in the tournament is asked to raise a minimum of $2,500 in order to participate. This year, the ‘Diamond Divas’ were the top fundraising team, raising over $12,600 for the Foundation.
“We are proud to partner with charitable organizations like the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation that help to improve people’s lives and contribute to healthy communities,” said Don Barrineau, Calgary Division President, Mattamy Homes. “The Batting Against Breast Cancer slo-pitch tournament allows participants to get involved in raising funds for breast cancer research in a unique way, and we are honored to support this initiative.”
Although participants will have to wait until next year for the 2017 Batting Against Breast Cancer (scheduled for August 5, 2017), the community can still continue to support CBCF.  Calgarians are encouraged to participate in the Foundation’s upcoming signature event, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 1km or 5km walk/run happening on Sunday, October 2nd.  Join the movement with more than 60 communities participating across Canada by registering today at CIBCrunforthecure.com.