Peterborough Petes To Continue Gav’s Corner For Type-1 Diabetic Support

The Peterborough Petes with forward Gavin Bryant is continuing the Gav’s Corner initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes, announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Gavin Bryant as a member of the Petes hortly after his trade from the Niagara IceDogs. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Andersen and the Peterborough Petes.

The initiative was started by Bryant and the Niagara IceDogs in September of this year.

It was created with the dual mission of offering support and fostering valuable conversations within the Type 1 Diabetes community. The initiative seeks to bring together people who understand the unique challenges of living with Type 1 Diabetes while also advancing the search for a cure.

The campaign was inspired by Bryant’s sister’s diagnosis in 2021 and his former roommate in Owen Sound, Mark Wooley, both with Type 1 Diabetes.

Bryant was acquired by the Petes in a trade on Oct. 22 and was adamant on continuing the program in 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.”

Every home game, a total of four tickets will be donated to a family impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. The family in attendance will also receive a video board shoutout and a meet and greet with Bryant after the game. Interested families can apply by filling out an online application.

The program will be facilitated by Morgan Blaind, Petes Coordinator of Marketing and Community Engagement, who previously worked on Diabetes Night in 2022 with former Petes goaltender Michael Simpson, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes.

“We’ve had amazing support from the community in the past with our different player initiatives,” said Blaind. “I’m looking forward to working with Gavin and seeing the support of the program.”

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