Jersey auction raises $2,150; more than $33,000 raised since 2012

Members of Tessa Beauchamp's family -- father Steve, mother Wendy and sister Rachel -- joined Langley Thunder captain Connor Robinson and New Westminster captain Drew Belgrave for a ceremonial face-off ahead of the Western Lacrosse Association game at Langley Events Centre on July 23. The Thunder auctioned off special game-worn jerseys, raising $2,150 for the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation. Since launching the initiative in 2012, the Thunder have raised more than $33,000 for the Foundation. Ryan Molag photo

Wednesday night was about more than just lacrosse.

Wearing specially designed jerseys, the Langley Thunder raised $2,150 by auctioning off the game-worn jerseys in support of the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation. The total brings the team’s fundraising efforts for the Foundation to over $33,000 since the initiative began in 2012.

Tessa passed away in 2012 at the age of 18 after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Her father Steve, mother Wendy, and sister Rachel took part in a ceremonial face-off, with many more friends and family cheering from the stands at Langley Events Centre.

“We are incredibly humbled and grateful to the Langley Thunder for honouring Tessa’s memory in such a meaningful way," her family said. "Even more than a decade after her passing, it means so much to know that her spirit continues to inspire kindness, generosity, and community support. The funds raised will help us continue Tessa’s legacy by supporting causes she cared deeply about.”

To learn more, visit www.tessabeauchamp.org.

On the floor, the Thunder dropped their home finale 13-8 to the New Westminster Salmonbellies. Langley (5-12-0) led 2-0 early but trailed 7-3 after one period and 9-7 after two. Jon Phillips had a hat trick and four points, Chase Scanlan added a goal and four assists, and Ethan M’Lot had a goal and three helpers. Nathaniel Kozevnikov scored twice, Nathan Lam added one, and Nate Faccin made 40 saves.

Tye Kurtz led New Westminster (13-4-0) with seven points, Mitch Jones had a hat trick, and Frank Scigliano stopped 50 shots.

The Thunder wrap up the season on July 24 in New Westminster at Queen’s Park Arena. Game time is 7:30pm.

Prior to the game, the Thunder also honoured both Scanlan and captain Connor Robinson as each player recently surpassed the 100-goal plateau in the regular season with the organization. Robinson missed the game due to injury.

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