OAKVILLE, ON, June
11, 2019 /CNW/ - For the sixth year in a row, Spark Power
Group Inc. (TSX: SPG) (SPG.WT), with two-time Stanley Cup Champion,
Adam Graves, and 12 NHL alumni
played in the annual Spark Power Play Challenge in Oakville, ON.
The charity hockey tournament has raised more than $70,000 to date for Prostate Cancer Canada,
including $25,000 in 2019.
"Spark is proud to support Prostate Cancer Canada and help raise
awareness, fund research, and find a cure for this terrible
disease," said Jason Sparaga,
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Spark Power Corp. "It's not just about raising
money to support life-changing research, it's also about getting
more people to be comfortable speaking about prostate cancer and
the importance of early detection," added Sparaga. "Through our
annual hockey tournament, we're hoping to make it easier for men to
start thinking about their prostate health."
"Prostate cancer isn't something men want to talk about, but the
reality is it's the most common cancer in Canadian men," says Peter
Coleridge, President and CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada. "That's why
the Spark Power Play Challenge is so important. It encourages more
conversations, while funding world-leading Canadian research and
our work to influence governments and healthcare professionals.
We've made significant progress in the 25 years since Prostate
Cancer Canada was created: the mortality rate has dropped by half.
But we can't stop as long as an average of 11 Canadians die of the
disease every day. We're so grateful to Spark Power, volunteers,
fundraisers and everyone who came out to support the
tournament."
About Spark Power Group Inc.
Spark Power Corp., (TSX: SPG) (SPG.WT) is a leading independent
provider of integrated power solutions to industrial, commercial,
and institutional customers across North
America. Spark Power's 750+ employees help deliver power
solutions that reduce costs, make the environment a priority, and
empower our 6,500+ customers to transition to the grid of the
future. Learn more at www.sparkpowercorp.com. Like us on
Facebook, Check us out on LinkedIn, and Follow us on
Twitter @SparkPowerCorp.
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national charity addressing
prostate cancer needs across the country. Together, we are saving
and improving more lives by investing in world-leading Canadian
research, being a strong voice to influence governments and health
care professionals, sharing trusted information, increasing public
awareness and working with support groups across Canada. Learn more
at prostatecancer.ca.
SOURCE Spark Power Group Inc.