Oilers Community Foundation pledges $100,000 to CFB Wainwright fire victims
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has donated $100,000 to the CFB Wainwright Support Fund after the Oct. 17 fire at the Alberta training ground.
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The Oct. 17 fire at CFB Wainwright killed four Canadian Armed Forces members and injured others. The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has now donated $100,000 to the CFB Wainwright Support Fund, run through the True Patriot Love Foundation, for injured members and the families of the four soldiers who died.
Foundation board chair Corey Smith thanked "Oil Country for their unwavering generosity and support during this devastating time, as we would not have been able to make this donation without you." Smith said the foundation's thoughts are with the injured members, the families of the four fallen soldiers, and the first responders.
True Patriot Love Foundation CEO Nick Booth said the group was grateful for the donation. The fund was set up with Support Our Troops and the Edmonton MFRC to meet immediate and long-term needs.
Net proceeds from a 50/50 draw at Wednesday night's Oilers game against the Philadelphia Flyers will also go to those affected by the fire.
