In the Community:

On July 11th 2008 a unique charity event took place at the Concordia University EV Fitness Centre located at the Sir George William Campus. Hosted and created by Patrick Donovan, a former Concordia Stinger linebacker, the event was set up to recruit various companies to financially donate according to the number of repetitions of 225lbs Donovan would bench press. The businesses signed a contract agreeing to put forth a certain amount of money with a maximum contribution of $200 each for 40 or more full reps in exchange for one month of free publicity by displaying the companies’ logo at the fitness centre. A simple plan with a significant outcome!

The recipient of the donations was The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event proved to be a success.

The Matrix organization will continue to collaborate with and host their own similar events as the team’s values reflect the necessity as well as the enjoyment of working hand-in-hand with the community, particularly when it comes down to helping children in need.

left: Tito Destin, CEO of the Montreal Matrix, accompanied by a young fan and future player with Patrick Donovan.