Sandro Frau is getting back on the bike for a good cause. Frau, general manager of the Terminal Pub, has participated in the two-day Ride To Conquer Cancer event that involved cycling from Vancouver to Seattle to help raise money for the B.C.
Cancer Foundation. Learning that a friend's two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, he decided to sign up for the Ride for Hope.
"The Ride for Hope supporting Canuck Place takes place July 10 and I felt compelled to sign up," he wrote in a recent email.
"The ride is 200 kilometres from Hope to Surrey, and I have less than three weeks to raise $1,000."
Each rider is responsible for raising a minimum of $1,000, an amount Frau hopes to exceed.
An all-day burger and drink fundraiser is being held on Wednesday (today) at the pub at 115 12th St. and will be followed by the final pub trivia night that same evening.
A tribute match
The New Westminster Salmonbellies will battle the Langley Thunder in the Seats for Soldiers V appreciation night.
The fifth annual Seats for Soldiers V military appreciation night takes place at Queen's Park Arena on Thursday. The event is a salute to the Canadian Armed Forces and acknowledges the 150th anniversary of The Royal Westminster Regiment.
Anyone with an association to the military, including veterans, cadets, Legion members, military association members and their families, will be admitted at no charge. Military guests are invited to dress in uniforms, Legion or regimental blazers, complete with medals, while civilians are encouraged to wear red for Canada.
"Building on the success of the past four years, our tribute event features two top teams in the WLA," said David MacGrotty, director of the New Westminster Senior Salmonbellies and co-chair of Seats for Soldiers V. "New activities for fans include historic displays, a bouncing grenade toss and give-aways commemorating the Westies 150th anniversary.
Live webcast coverage enables troops around the world, along with all our numerous lacrosse fans to be part of one of the highlight games of the season."
The pre-game activities get underway at 6 p.m. and include a military displays expo featuring vehicles, equipment and weapons, a barbecue and beverage garden. Intermission features include military band entertainment, giveaways and more.
"There is an incredibly close connection between the Bellies and the Westies over the past century, and it is extremely meaningful this year as we celebrate the regiment's 150th anniversary," said Col. Karen Baker-MacGrotty, honorary colonel of the regiment and co-chair of the Seats for Soldiers V. "With historic and military displays, performances by our regimental band, activities for children all combined with top level lacrosse, there is something for everyone to enjoy. It couldn't get much better."
Doors and the refreshment garden open at 7 p.m. for pregame entertainment. The game gets underway at 7: 45 p.m.
