- Calgary Hitmen Don Cherry Jersey Auction
- Start Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 01:00 PM MST
- End Date: Sunday, November 12, 2017 01:00 PM MST
The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club proudly wore specially-designed Don Cherry-themed jerseys and socks on Saturday, Oct. 28, as part of the WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation – Presented by RE/MAX campaign. The Cherry family knows firsthand about the importance of organ donation. Don’s son, Tim, received a kidney transplant from daughter, Cindy, while Don was coaching the Boston Bruins.
The limited edition uniforms, worn only once, display Hitmen masks on both black socks and a black jersey designed as a Don Cherry sports jacket. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on the one-of-a-kind items until Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m., with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the local chapter of The Kidney Foundation.