Lacrosse fans in Peterborough will have the chance to support world-class healthcare close to home this season.
In advance of their May 22 home opener, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers has announced a partnership with the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation for the $60 million Campaign for PRHC.
The Lakers made the announcement at a media conference on Monday (May 12) at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The Lakers are the latest campaign ambassadors for the largest fundraising effort in the history of both the PRHC Foundation and the regional hospital — a campaign that has already raised $52.9 million to support world-class healthcare close to home, attract top healthcare professionals, and address urgent hospital needs.
“The Lakers are all about community, and there’s nothing more ‘community’ than supporting our regional hospital,” says Lakers board member Len Powers in a media release. “PRHC is the heartbeat of the Peterborough region. It’s where our families turn in moments of greatest need.”
The team’s partnership with the PRHC Foundation will see foundation representatives present at Lakers home games through the 2025 season, which runs from May through July with playoffs beginning in August, sharing stories and encouraging fans to get involved with the Campaign for PRHC.
Limited edition Lakers merchandise will also be sold at the home games, with proceeds supporting the campaign. More details will be announced later.
The Lakers will also be hosting a special PRHC Family Night on Thursday, June 26 when they face off against the Cobourg Kodiaks, with PRHC staff and volunteers receiving a promo code for discounted tickets.
During the game, the Lakers will wear Canadian-themed jerseys in honour of Canada Day, which will be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds benefiting the campaign.
“We’re excited to team up with a championship organization like the Lakers,” says PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway. “They represent dedication, heart, and excellence, just like our hospital. We know how strongly this region rallies around the Lakers and PRHC. Together, we can help reimagine healthcare.”
The Peterborough Lakers are a Senior “A” box lacrosse team playing in the Major Series Lacrosse league. In their first home game of the season, the 18-time Mann Cup champions will take on the Six Nations Chiefs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Single-game tickets go on sale on Thursday (May 15). For more information about the 2025 season and for tickets, visit www.peterboroughlakers.ca.
