The final numbers are in and the first “Put a Check to Cancer Night,” on Saturday, December 12 at K.B. Willett Arena in Stevens Point not only resulted in a Pointer victory on the ice, but also raised $3,600 to benefit cancer patients served by Ministry Health Care's Saint Michael's Hospital.

“We are thrilled with the generous support of the UWSP Men's Hockey program and their dedicated fans to support local cancer patients,” said Kristin Duckart, Saint Michael's Foundation Director. “Their support will truly make a difference to those battling cancer and the many needs that come with treatment and support.

A capacity crowd of more than 1,500 participated in a “Black Out” for the event with the team wearing special game jersey's which were auctioned off along with the sale of pink roses and the donation of the proceeds from the night's 50/50 raffle benefiting the Cancer Services Fund of the Saint Michael's Hospital Foundation.

“This was an exciting event for our team and fans to support,” said UWSP Men's Hockey Coach Wil Nichol. “With the tremendous support of Ministry Health Care, Team Schierl Companies, Scaffidi Motors and The Point After, we hope we have established the foundation for the what will become a highlight of our schedule each year.”

Ministry Health Care is a values-driven health care delivery network of aligned hospitals, clinics and other providers, based in Wisconsin and Minnesota. With over 12,000 employees including physicians and health professionals, Ministry also offers home health, hospice, long-term care facilities, dialysis services, a health plan and many other services.

The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, who have sponsored health care in the region for over 115 years, founded Ministry Health Care in 1984. Ministry's mission as a Catholic health care system is to further the healing ministry of Jesus by continually improving the health and well-being of all people, especially the poor, in the communities we serve.

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