Lumen Christi and Jackson United to Renew Hockey Rivalry on Saturday
By Jeff Steers JTV Sports When doctors told the McCord family of Jackson to “take your child home and make memories because they will be your last,” a crusade of sorts took place. Today, it is known as Kellen’s Krusade. The hockey teams from Lumen Christi Catholic High School and Jackson United will host a fundraising game on Saturday for pediatric cancer awareness and Kellen’s Krusade. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at Optimist Ice Arena. The rivalry game will also feature the battle for the old leather skate – a symbol of bragging rights for the winner of the trophy. Jackson United enters the rivalry contest with a 2-7 record while the Titans are 5-2 after starting the season with five consecutive wins. The first of two games between the two teams will be a fundraiser for childhood cancer. Three boys in the Jackson area are currently battling childhood cancer or in remission, including Kellen McCord. Hockey has always been a passion for Kellen growing up. The family has set up a 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of finding a cure for relapsed neuroblastoma by raising awareness and funding cutting-edge research. “We are committed to supporting…
