Lakehead Thunderwolves hockey players moved off the ice to bag groceries in support of cancer research.
Thunderwolves players were at three Safeway stores on Sunday bagging groceries and flipping burgers in support of breast cancer research. Thunderwolves centre Ryan Magill sorted through customer’s groceries and was able to keep up with the steady demand.
The 22-year-old third year continuing education student at Lakehead University said he liked being a part of something that gave back to the community.
“Most nights we have 3,000 fans at every game so it’s nice to do something for them,” Magill said. “It’s very important to give back. It’s a good cause and people see us doing this just helps that much more because we’re kind of like a local celebrity.”
Over at the Court Street Safeway, Marian Tonts had the help of Matt Caria. Tonts, who has worked at the store for about two months, said she was happy to be a part of something that gave back to the community and especially something as important as breast cancer. She said that type of cancer touched her the most because both her parents had it.
“It’s a beautiful experience to work with them,” Tonts said. “He’s one of the best baggers I’ve ever had. (Giving back for breast cancer) has a personal meaning to me and I like to give back to the community.”
