UFC fighters visit Canadian Armed Forces
Posted January 21, 2011 1:15 pm.
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UFC fighters visit with the Canadian Armed Forces at the Fort York Armoury in Toronto.
The UFC heads to Fort Hood, Texas Saturday in support of the honourable men and women in the military with “UFC Fight For The Troops 2.”
In Canada, the special live event will air on Rogers Sportsnet at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and raise funds for the Canadian Hero Fund, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting Canadian military personnel and their families. Information about ways to donate can be found online at www.herofund.ca.
Sportsnet will air special features throughout the broadcast in support of the Canadian Forces who served in Afghanistan while viewers will also see Canadian UFC fighters speak to the importance of our men and women in the military and of the Canadian Hero Fund. The initial project of the Canadian Hero Fund is to provide post-secondary scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen Canadian soldiers.
“Our soldiers take care of us, and this is our chance to help take care of them,” said Tom Wright, UFC Director of Canadian Operations. “We’re honoured to support our military by putting on some great fights while helping raise funds for the Canadian Hero Fund.”
“This is a great opportunity to bring together those who fight for their country, those who fight for a living, and the Hero Fund that supports those who serve,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Cliff Trollope, Commanding Officer of the Royal Regiment of Canada. “The bond is a natural one that will only get stronger as we spend more time together.”
