Although the tournament has expanded to 101 teams in four states raising money for MS research and other rehabilitation centers, funds raised at the Pennsylvania tournament all support Good Shepherd’s MS Program. In the last three years, Hockey Fights MS has raised more than $26,000 for Good Shepherd. This past year, 650 players from 49 men’s and women’s teams competed in the Pennsylvania tournament held in August.
Pennsylvania tournament, the Whalers also placed first in the team fund raising competition which earned them automatic placement in next year’s tournament. “The team has really gotten into it,” says Eric. “Knowing Candice and some of the battles she’s gone through living with MS has touched our team and the other teams too. It’s a great cause.” continued...
Doing their part is the Lehigh Valley Whalers of which Eric Simons, senior accountant at Good Shepherd, is a member. The Whalers have played in the tournament for the last four years. Besides placing first in their division in the 2013 men's
Carrie Kane (center) with Good Shepherd residents Karen Geller and Carole Urbach. (Top right) MS bike riders Team Good Shepherd in 2012 with Jerry Werner (second row, third from left).
Society, we would not be able to offer the quality help them deal with the challenging issues of MS.” — Jerry Werner, MS Wellness program manager
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