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Record-Breaking Healthcare Heroes Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament Hits a Home Run for Local Hospitals

5/7/2025

 
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The annual Healthcare Heroes Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament at Exhibition Park over the Easter long weekend was a resounding success, bringing together food trucks, lively music and beautiful weather – all in support of a great cause.
 
Hosted by the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF), the tournament drew a record-breaking 23 teams and raised an impressive $42,000 for hospitals in the Fraser Valley Eastern region.
 
"We extend our gratitude to the 23 teams that participated as well as tournament coordinators, Teri Vander Wyk, Lisa Dick, Don Fitzgerald, and Troy Bernier, our sponsors, umpires, volunteers and spectators who helped to make this tournament such a success," said Leslie Gmur, Fund Development Coordinator at FVHCF. "This year's event exceeded our expectation and we are looking forward to Healthcare Heroes Slo-Pitch Tournament in 2026.”
 
FVHCF extends its heartfelt thanks to its key sponsors:
  • Blueridge Liquor Store – Beer Garden Sponsor
  • SN Hospital Transport – Registration Sponsor
  • Fix Auto – Advertising Sponsor
  • Fraser City Installation Ltd. – Entertainment Sponsor 
 
This year's winning teams included:
A Division: 1st place - Lights Out, with Gorilla Gang as runners-up
B Division: 1st place - Ragrets, with Skittled as runners-up and honorable mentions go to the Growlers 
C Division: 1st place - Balls & Dolls, with Smoking Jays as runners-up
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