The Peterborough Petes and forward Gavin Bryant announced they will continue the Gav’s Corner initiative, a program aimed at supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. Bryant, who launched the initiative with the Niagara IceDogs in September, is passionate about helping those affected by the condition, inspired by his sister’s diagnosis in 2021 and his former roommate, Mark Wooley, who also lives with Type 1 Diabetes.
After being traded to the Petes on October 22, Bryant was committed to bringing the program to Peterborough. “It has been my goal to recognize and learn about those affected and ultimately help in the fight for a cure,” said Bryant. “This is my way of bringing those affected together for a night of hockey and ultimately just a person to talk to that wants to help.”
The program will donate four tickets to a family impacted by Type 1 Diabetes at every Petes home game. Families will also receive a video board shoutout and a meet-and-greet with Bryant after the game. Petes Coordinator of Marketing and Community Engagement, Morgan Blaind, will oversee the initiative, drawing on her past experience with Diabetes Night in 2022.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
