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January 29, 2014

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The Petrolia Novice Rep Oilers hockey team volunteered at the Cancer Society’s Ist  Ever Colours of HOPE Colour Run at Lambton College on Saturday January 11th.
Team Members and Families were divided into two teams and were responsible for throwing the blue and purple colour at the first two colour stations.  Over 250 runners and walkers were in attendance and the goal was to raise $25,000 for cancer research.   The Oilers brought enthusiasm, energy, and had a great time despite the cold and rainy conditions.

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