Display of Sean Corrigal at the 2023 Chauncey Classic (Supplied)

By Ian Gustafson

Mental Health

Third Annual Chauncey Classic set for January 18

Jan 2, 2025 | 1:19 PM

The Third Annual Chauncey Classic is right around the corner.

The spirited hockey game fundraiser on Jan. 18, is in benefit of the Alberta Mental Health Foundation and in honour of Sean Corrigal, also known as Chauncey, who passed away at 36-years-old in January 2022 to suicide.

Norma White, co-creator of the event and Chauncey’s mother, said they’re looking forward to another great year.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their continued support for this event. People need to remember that they’re not alone. There’s a lot of help out there and it’s important to reach out,” she said.

The event will take place at the outdoor rink at Oriole Park Community Arena and will kick off at noon with a family skating session followed by the main game at 3 p.m.

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Snacks and beverages will be available and a heated tent set up for those hoping to stay warm. A face painter will also on site.

White explained the game is open to all ages, genders, and skill levels who want to play. Participants will pay $25 to play in the game that is expected to go for two and a half hours.

The day will wrap up with a dinner and silent auction at 6 p.m. at Leah’s Bar and Grill. Organizers are still looking for silent auction items and more sponsors for the event.

The event has grown over the last three years from only men participating in 2023 to adding women and children in 2024.

In the inaugural event in 2023 they were able to raise $5,023 and $7,609 in the second year. White said the support has been outstanding.

“Red Deer has great businesses and great people that help support stuff, especially when it comes to mental health,” she added.

“Mental health is huge and it’s gotten bigger since COVID-19. It affected a lot of people with us being trapped in our houses and not being able to spend time with our families. We never talked about mental health and now more and more people talk about it.”

White said she believes Chauncey didn’t realize how much he was truly loved by the many friends he had.

“Doing this every year has been very emotional for me but at the same time it’s overwhelming and it makes me proud of how many people come out,” she said.

“There’s been lots of new people, not just his friends and family. This year I’ve noticed on the sign up sheet that there’s names I don’t recognize, so that’s good.”