8U Peterborough Tigers Host Fundraiser In Support Of Local Family After The Loss Of Their Son

The 8U Peterborough Tigers Baseball team are hosting an online raffle to raise money in support of the Birkhof family, after the passing of their son Steve Stapley this month.

Photo courtesy of the Birkhof family.

Stapley and the Birkhof family were very involved in the Peterborough sports community.

Before his unexpected passing Stapley was a valued defenseman with Lakefield Rage Sr Lacrosse Club and helped take the team to the 2021 Ontario Championships.

Stapley was an advocate for youth sports so to honour his memory the family is asking for donations to the Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association in Steve’s name in lieu of flowers .

Those interested in donating can etransfer pmlavpfinance@gmail.com with the info note ‘Steve Stapley Registration Fund’.

Stapley’s nephew is a member of the 8U Peterborough Tigers, so in hopes to support his family during this time, the team is hosting an online raffle.

Prizes include $1,200 of gift cards to a variety of stores, a Gyroor EBike (worth $650), and a Google Nest Hub.

Tickets are one for $5, three for $10 or eight for $20. They can be purchased by etransferring money to Birkhofdonation@gmail.com and including a full name and email in the comment.

The draw will be held on Sept. 3 and the winner will be contacted directly.

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