City Council Helping to Bring Team Ukraine to the Canada Cup in Surrey

Surrey, B.C. – At last night’s Regular Council Meeting, Councillor Gordon Hepner introduced a motion to help bring the U19 Ukrainian Women’s Junior National Softball team to the Canada Cup International Softball Championship in Surrey.

“I want to commend Councillor Hepner’s motion to bring the Ukrainian U19 Women’s Softball team to the Canada Cup,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “The motion, which was enthusiastically supported by all of Council, ensures that the fundraising goal to bring Team Ukraine to the Canada Cup in Surrey will be achieved. This small gesture will allow the women of the U19 Ukrainian Junior National Team a respite from the strain caused by the unjust war waged against their country. I look forward to cheering them on when they take to the field next month.”

City Council unanimously voted to make available up to $5,000 from the Council Initiative Fund to ensure the fundraising goal is met to bring the Team Ukraine to Surrey.

“Sport is a vehicle to show support and unity,” said Councillor Gordon Hepner. “The women of Team Ukraine will be a welcome presence to the Canada Cup and it will be a chance for all of us to show our support for them and their country during this difficult time.”

More information on the fundraising effort can be found here.