Charity Abounds This Labour Day

Labour Day is a day to celebrate the hard work that millions and millions of average citizens put in every day. What better way to celebrate those people than by giving something to those less fortunate.

Floyd, Knowlton and Johnson at CAW Local 504

Otis Floyd, Markeith Knowlton and Jamall Johnson took time on their off-day to deliver 600 Labour Day tickets, which the best Linebacking group in the CFL purchased themselves, to members of the CAW Local 504, which represents workers at the soon-to-be-closed Siemens plant.

While we could not take part in what Floyd and company did, there is a way that we can help.

Once again, the Purolator Tackle Hunger program will return to Ivor Wynne Stadium on Labour Day. This program collects food to help local food banks, and all the food donated at Monday's game will go to the Hamilton Food Share. Cash donations are also accepted.

Also, the Purolator Tackle Hunger program donates the Quarterback's weight in food for every sack during the CFL season. So when the Tabbies register a sack on Monday, not only will it be a big play for the Tiger-Cats, but it will help out those in need as well. "And with a fatty like Cleo Lemon" that could be a lot of food.

Also, everyone who brings food or cash donations will get a chance to have their picture taken with the Grey Cup. I implore everyone to bring at least one non-perishable food item and help out those in need. Let's show the country that Hamilton has a heart that matches the gold on the uniforms.