Owen Sound Attack player Mark Woolley has managed to raise $35,000. for Diabetes Canada in just six months.
Woolley’s Warriors (WW28) helps send kids to Diabetes Canada D-Camps this summer.
A cheque was presented to Diabetes Canada this weekend. Woolley's nonprofit initiative works to connect those living with diabetes.
Woolley was originally diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 12.
He also meets with fellow diabetic youth and young athletes following his games.
Part of Woolley’s fundraising included partnering with the Attack on the inaugural Woolley’s Warriors Night on November 9, 2019. The event raised over $2500, as well as 10 wardrobe-sized boxes of clothing and household items in support of Diabetes Canada.
“I just want to personally thank each and every person who has had an impact on making this possible. None of this would be possible without the outstanding support shown from countless people thus far,” Woolley reflected. “I remember when WW28 was first launched, we had a goal of raising $6,000 just to be able to send a few kids to camp… now looking back at what we had aimed for in August, and seeing the progression of WW28, it truly is outstanding.”
“So many kids living with Type 1 will be positively impacted after being given the opportunity to attend D-Camp,” Woolley continued. “So once again, thank you to everybody who has supported me and WW28 so far. I’m looking forward to the future and can’t wait to continue to do as much as I can to connect those living with Type 1 diabetes.”
