A memorial basketball tournament which will
honour a teen who lost his fight with cancer is looking for
players to hit the hardwood for charity.
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Friends and family are gathering to
celebrate the life of Ryan Sauve, who died recently
from cancer, with a charity basketball game. From L to
R: Gerry Lalonde, Christian Robertson, Claudette Sauve,
Cassandra Sauve, Gail Brooks and Tyler Simon. Photo by
Scott Haddow. |
At the age of 20, Ryan Sauve died Oct. 4
after an 11-month battle with cancer. The tournament was
organized by his friends and will be held at the Sudbury
Secondary School B gym on Saturday, Nov. 12.
The event features a three-on-three format
and costs $50 to register. (Interested teams can pick up
registration forms at the YMCA front desk, by calling 561-7507
or e-mailing [email protected]). The minimum entry age is
16.
Proceeds will be divided equally between the
Northern Ontario Families with Children who have Cancer (NOFCC)
and the Sauve family.
"The tournament…Is to celebrate Ryan's life
and everything he enjoyed," organizer and friend Christian
Robertson said. "It hits home because the money raised goes
directly to helping the people in this community. I think Ryan
would be proud."
