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Tessa Beauchamp Night returns July 22
A night of exciting lacrosse and an opportunity to support a meaningful cause come together on July 22 as the Langley Thunder hold their annual Tessa Beauchamp Night when they welcome the New Westminster Salmonbellies to Langley Events Centre.
Game time is 7:30pm with doors opening one hour prior.
Since 2012, the Thunder have dedicated one home game each Western Lacrosse Association season to honour Tessa Beauchamp, an inspirational student-athlete who passed away at the age of 18 following a four-year battle with cancer.
As part of Tessa Beauchamp Night, the Thunder wear specially designed jerseys featuring pink and purple—Tessa's favourite colours—which are auctioned off following the game, with proceeds benefiting the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation.
This year’s jerseys are being sponsored by the Matheson Family Foundation.
Since the initiative began, the jersey auction has raised more than $34,000 in support of the Foundation.
Beauchamp was known for her strength, compassion and perseverance in the face of adversity. Her courage inspired countless people, and the Foundation established in her honour continues to support scholarships, community initiatives and charitable organizations that reflect the values she lived by.
"Tessa was an extraordinary young woman whose impact continues to be felt more than a decade later," said Ken Buchan, President of the Langley Thunder and the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation. "As someone who had the privilege of teaching Tessa at Holy Cross, I saw firsthand her kindness, her determination, and the way she uplifted everyone around her. This night allows us to celebrate her legacy while continuing the work that was inspired by her life."
Produced by X-Treme Threads, the jerseys will be auctioned following the game, with proceeds benefiting the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation. Online bidding is open now and closes at 3:00pm (PDT) on July 22 before in-person bidding continues at Langley Events Centre through the end of the second intermission.
Bidding Details
- Online bidding is now open and will close at 3:00pm (PDT) on game day (July 22).
- Bidding starts at $50 and increases in $25 increments. Include your name, contact number and the jersey you are bidding on. Bids will be updated throughout the day.
- In-person bidding will continue at Langley Events Centre until the end of the second intermission. After in-person bidding closes, bidders will be asked to check in at the bidding location to see if they hold the winning bid. Payment will be taken at this time (credit card or debit only), and winners will receive their jersey from the player on the turf following the game. Should an online bid hold up as the winner, the jersey will be retained (not washed) and arrangements will be made for pick-up or delivery. Please note, the bidder is responsible for any shipping costs.
- Please note that not every jersey in the auction will be game worn, and not all players will be available to present jerseys to the winning bidders following the game.
About the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation
The Tessa Beauchamp Foundation honours the memory of Tessa Beauchamp by supporting charitable initiatives that reflect her passions and values. The Foundation provides scholarships, contributes to health and wellness causes, and helps individuals and organizations in need—continuing Tessa’s legacy of kindness, leadership, and service.
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