Blow the Whistle on Cancer with BCBOA's 2011 Campaign

Please join us as we endeavor to raise awareness and support research for cures of all Cancers by asking you and your friends to consider a small donation to our cause.

There are very few in our numbers, who have not personally experienced the challenge of fighting this disease, caring for someone who is fighting the fight of their lives, or have suffered the loss of a colleague, friend, or family member. We are currently aware of two members of our (BCBOA) family that have recently been inflicted by this disease; Bob Heavenor (GVBOA) and John Mill (EKBOA).

Last year the BCBOA’s inaugural “Pink Whistle Campaign” resulted in our members generously contributing over $2200 to the cause. All money raised was donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division, for cancer research.

**Read the Province article here **

It's time once again to reach out and create awareness for those who need our help.

The BCBOA’s 2011 “Pink Whistle Campaign” will again be making pink whistles available for a minimum $10 donation. We will ask officials to wear the pink whistles during all games from February 1^st to the 14^th.

There are two ways to purchase these whistles and participate in the campaign:

1. Some local Associations will offer to deduct your donation from your game fees and submit it to the BCBOA on your behalf. A minimum $10 donation is requested for each whistle. Contact your Association President for more information.
2. You can also make an online donation and check the progress of the campaign to the Canadian Cancer Society/BCBOA at: BC Cancer Society/BCBOA
3. Please note, that to receive a whistle when making an online donation, the donation must be a minimum of $25, and you must email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request the whistle. Online donations will generate a Tax Receipt in your name.

You can use the whistle:

1. As an Active Referee, from February 1^st – 14^th, 2011
2. As a Coach during practices
3. As an addition to your key chain for emergency situations
4. To show others that you have joined with caring referees, to support cancer awareness and research

Please join us as we continue to Blow the Whistle on Cancer.