Howlers Lead the Way for Huggy's Van Donations, as they hit $12,000‏!

Kerry Singh, better known to former teammates and friends as Huggy, was a member of the Balmy Beach RFC of Toronto in 1993 when he suffered a spinal cord injury while playing rugby.  The injury resulted in quadriplegia and in 1994 the Balmy Beach Rugby Club, friends and family helped Huggy raise money to purchase a van that could be modified for him to drive.  This helped him improve his quality of life and allowed him to enjoy his independence of mobility, but the van is over 15 years old now and in need of being replaced. The cost of this new vehicle would be about $50,000.

The Dog River Howlers direct contributions of $8,500 combined with the Howlers/Rugby Canada  "We Stand On Guard ForThee " funds for Huggy of  $3,905 gives us a grand total of $12,405. A great start to a most worthy cause! 

As you can see from the below list some very prominent names in the Canadian rugby community have stepped up. Please take the time to spread the word to your rugby network. Particularly noteworthy was that some of  2011 Canadian RWC team members that received some $54,000 last summer from the first Howlers/Rugby Canada "We Stand On Guard ForThee" fundraiser are also participating in the endeavour. That says a lot for these young men because as carted athletes the have very limited financial resources. Hats off also to the Saskatoon Wild Oats who's contribution of $500 will hopefully set the tone for clubs across the country. Please take the time to spread the word to your rugby network and help us stand on guard for one of our fellow rugby brothers and again show that "it's more than a game, it's a way of life"

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To add some extra incentive, Rugby Canada and The Dog River Howlers have offered the signature "We Stand on Guard for Thee" prints (see attached picture).  Donations of $250 or more will receive one of the "We Stand on Guard for Thee" paper print and donations of $500 or more will receive a canvas print.  These prints were very popular with the fundraising effort last year and feature signatures of all Rugby World Cup Captains on the back.

Donations made on this secure fundraising page (http://donate.rugbycanada.ca/e/huggy ) automatically will receive an  official e-receipt. If you prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to Rugby Canada using the acronym WSOGFT in the memo field and address it in the following manner:

Attention: Penny Kroll
Rugby Canada
30 East Beaver Creek Road, Suite 110
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 1J2

Cheques for the amount of $100 or more will be eligible to receive an official receipt from Rugby Canada by standard mail.

Karl Fix - president of the Dog River Howlers Rugby Club where "it's more than a game, it's a way of life" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2CLUdzri8  - www.dogriverhowlers.com   and Facebook  - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dog-River-Howlers-Rugby-Club/171358302913109

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Contributions from Dog River Howlers direct campaign:
1. Karl Fix - Howlers/Regina Rogues Rugby Club 
2. David Robertson - head master Shawnigan Lake School ( Vancouver Island) 
3. Shawnigan Lake School
4. Tara Nameth - Kirin Rugby (Saskatoon) 
5. Gary Dukelow - Cowachin Rugby Club/ Shawnigan Lake School 
6. Robin Mc Dowell - Howlers/Regina Rogues Rugby Club
7. Val-Zehan family ( Sam, Larry and Barb) - Howlers/Calgary Irish Rugby Club 
8. Mike Devlin - president of the Burnaby Buffalos Rugby Club 
9. Randy Ludwar - Howlers/Moose Jaw Nads Rugby Club 
10. Graham Brown - CEO of Rugby Canada 
11. Ryan Smith - Howlers/Calgary Irish Rugby Club/ former Canadian National Team Player
12. Troy Myers - Rugby Canada Atlantic Director/ Cole Harbour Rugby Club
13. Chris Suvan - Edmonton Lep Tigers Rugby Club 
14. Buchanan family (Carol, Michael and James) - Howlers/Calgary Hornets Rugby Club 
15. James Acker - Howlers/Montreal Irish Rugby Club
16. Rick Bourne - Chairman of Rugby Canada Board/UBC Old Boys Rugby Club 
17.Paul Van Wyck - Howlers/Montreal Irish Rugby Club 
18.Sereda family (Sandy, Murray and Chase) - Howlers/ Bayside Sharks Rugby Club
19. Dan Jackart -UBC Old Boys Rugby Club/ former Canadian National Team player
20. Patricia Jaworski - Howlers/Calgary Hornets Rugby Club
21. Chris Woodhead - Howlers/Oakville Crusaders
22. Mark Wyatt - Howlers/Velox-Vallahaillans Rugby Club/ former Canadian National Team player and captain 
23. Albert Albertino - Howlers/ Calgary Saints Rugby Club 
24. Maria Jaworski and Mozak samson - both Howlers/Calgary Hornets and Calgary Saints Rugby Clubs
25. Gillian Allen - Howlers/ Kirin Rugby Club (Saskatoon)
26. Jordan Astrope - Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Rugby Union/Regina Highlanders Rugby Club
27. Rodger Swany - Howlers/Rugby Canada manager/BC Rugby DirectorVancouver Meralomas Rugby Club
28. Dr. John M. Gillis - Halifax Tars/Nova Scotia Celtics 
29. Kevin Vandeven - Regina Rogues Rugby Club
30. Jo Reinbold - Edmonton Rockers Rugby Club/Edmonton Rugby Union 
31. Kevvin Blanchette - Howlers/Praire Wolfpack 
32. Tim Powers - Ottawa Irish Rugby Club 
32. Phil Mack - Canadian National 7's player and captain/University of Victoria Vikings Rugby Club/James Bay Athletic Association
33. Ron Allen - Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club 
34. Aaron Abrams - former Canadian National Team player 
35. Simon Smolden - Burnaby Buffalos Rugby Club 
36. Dane Young - Howlers/Richmond Rugby Club 
37. Michael McLetchie - Edmonton Clansmen Rugby Club
38. Nanyak Dala - Howlers/Canadian National Team player/Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club 
39. Steve Cook - Capilanos Rugby Club 
40. Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club 
41- Gren Thomas - Howlers 
42. Donnie Hewson - Vancouver Rowing Club
43. Dale Matthews - Howlers/Saskatoon Badger Rugby Club
44. Tryan Sapurgia - Howlers/Moose Jaw Nads Rugby Club
45. Huber Buydens - Howlers/Canadian National Team/ Oak Bay Wanderers/Saskatoon Wild Oats
46. Hall family (Jody, Ryan, Marcus and Payton) - Howlers/Campbell Collegiate (Regina, Sask.) 
47. Gary Fumano - former Canadian National Team player/Meraloma Club (Vancouver) 
48. Spense Mc Tavish - former Canadain National team player/UBC Rugby Club 
49. Andrew Petti - Howlers/Alberta Referees SocietyTotal -$8,500
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Howlers/Rugby Canada  "We Stand On Guard ForThee " fundraising campaign for Huggy  + $3,905
$500.00Anonymous Donor
$500.00Brian Morran
$300.00Joshua Campbell
$250.00Ray Adamson
$250.00rusty goepel
$250.00Fred Forster
$250.00Suzanne Grimble
$200.00Stafford Dobbin
$100.00Michael P.A. Holmes
$100.00Theresa Gomes
$100.00Dave Prowten
$100.00The Law Office of Davine D. Burton
$100.00Tom Woods
$100.00Antoinette and Cecil Clarke
$100.00Ian McConvey
$100.00Boris Stoikos
$100.00JOHN,SANDRA,CANDICE,SHANE,CHANTAL KESHWAH
$100.00Bryan McIntosh
$100.00Geraint John
$50.00Gary Tetlock
$50.00Roger Gibbs
$50.00Claudine Tyrell
$25.00Anonymous Donor
$25.00Anonymous Donor
$25.00Anna Schnell
$20.00Larry & Valerie Emes
$20.00stevi schnoor
$20.00Anonymous Donor
$20.00Anonymous Donor
$10.00Debbie Burton