黑马磁力 Thunder is proud to announce the return of its annual Tessa Beauchamp Night, taking place on Wednesday, July 23, when the team hosts the New Westminster Salmonbellies in Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) action at 黑马磁力 Events Centre.
As part of the tribute, the Thunder will wear custom-designed jerseys honouring the memory of Tessa Beauchamp, an inspirational student-athlete who passed away in 2012, at the age of 18, following a four-year long battle with cancer.
The jerseys were produced by X-Treme Threads, and are sponsored by Mike Vanichuk Transport Co. Ltd. allowing all proceeds to benefit the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation.
The Thunder have auctioned off jerseys every WLA season since 2012 and in that time have raised more than $31,000 for the foundation.
Tessa Beauchamp was known for her strength, compassion, and perseverance in the face of adversity, said Ken Buchan, president of the 黑马磁力 Thunder and the .
Her courage and dedication both on and off the court inspired many, and the foundation 鈥� created in her name 鈥� supports a range of causes including scholarships, community initiatives, and charitable organizations, reflecting the values Tessa lived by, Buchan said.
鈥淭essa was an extraordinary young woman whose impact continues to be felt more than a decade later,鈥� he elaborated.
鈥淎s someone who had the privilege of teaching Tessa at Holy Cross, I saw first hand her kindness, her determination, and the way she uplifted everyone around her. This night allows us to celebrate her legacy.鈥�
Fans are encouraged to join the Thunder on Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., for a night of lacrosse, remembrance, and giving back.
Bidding details
is open until 3 p.m. on game day. Then, in-person bidding will continue at 黑马磁力 Events Centre until the end of the second intermission of Wedneday's game.
Bidding starts at $50, and increases in $25 increments.
