Comedy night in Hinton to raise funds for sports wheelchair
On February 25, 2016 at the Hinton Legion comedians Steve Mazan and James Uloth will be performing live to raise funds for charity. Both comedians tour the North American circuit and have recently returned from an overseas trip to entertain troops. Uloth is also known for his Canadian community work, especially with the breast cancer Boob Tour. Doors at the Hinton Legion open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and will be sold at the door of the Legion or may be obtained in advance from Hairaholic located at 171 Pembina Ave. and Take a Moment Massage at 343 Gregg Ave. in Hinton.
The drive behind the comedy night comes from Trevis Brown. “In 2003 I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I’ve spent 1 1 ½ years in hospital. During that time, I wondered what I would be able to do in a competitive setting,” said Brown. “All the sports being paraded in front of me were for people who could use their arms. Ten years later I finally found a sport that was just for people like me.
Power Soccer hooked me as soon as I had my first plastic guard. Since that time, I’ve competed in tournaments in both Alberta and B.C. all the while increasing the various levels of competition. This will be the start of my third year and I’ve already made Team Canada,” he said. “I wouldn’t have been able to do that without my new soccer chair. Its go karts vs Ferraris.”
Brown’s goal is to raise funds for an Edmonton Assassins team mate, Cyla Schoneck, who without a Strike Force power soccer chair costing U.S. $900 is unable to play at the higher level she deserves to. “All the top teams use this new chair,” said Brown. “This is why I am fundraising to help a teammate who will never afford a soccer chair. Cyla’s dedicated, comes to all practices, games in Alberta, and Tournaments in B.C. Team Canada would be lucky to have her as she is a great goal scorer,” he said.
“Cyla is a valued member of our team she has designed our jerseys, which were done so well, she’s designing multiple teams jerseys for the ACPSA (Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association),” said Brown.
“I’d like to help her any way I can because she is so deserving of an opportunity to play high level competitive soccer. Not only is this sport fun to play, it has helped myself and many others with the mental side of enjoying life,” he said.
“Our team has bonded like a second family. We there for each other when spirits get low. These chairs have made a massive impact on the lives of the athletes lucky enough to have one.”