Woodbury Public Safety Part Of Hockey Fundraiser For Cystic Fibrosis

Members of Woodbury’s Public Safety Department will take their game to the Schwan’s Super Rink in Blaine March 3-4 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research.

The Woodbury Warriors will once again join emergency personnel from across the state for the hockey event.

The two-day tournament was the brainchild of former Woodbury firefighter-paramedic Andy Peter, who after learning of his niece’s diagnosis combined his love for hockey and commitment to family into a charitable venture that generated more than $10,000 in its first year for Cystic Fibrosis research. 

Created in 2010, the Checking for Cystic Fibrosis Tournament has grown to host 16 teams this year representing public safety organizations from around the Twin Cities and elsewhere in Minnesota.

Woodbury Public Safety, Oakdale PD and Maplewood PD teamed up and skated six games to a second place finish in that first year, which included more than 120 skaters and 500 fans.

This year’s team of Woodbury Public Safety veterans will lace-up as the Woodbury Warriors and “hopes to not only surpass their finish in 2011, but to also help raise funds in excess of the suggested goal,” according to a press release.

“The smallest donation can have a tremendous impact,” says the release. “Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis.” 

Those looking to make a tax-deductible donation can visit the Warriors Checking for CF Page.

Admission to the Checking for Cystic Fibrosis Hockey Tournament is free and open to the public. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will accept donations.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. (70,000 worldwide). More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene (www.cff.com).