Tonight at CHS's WWII Veteran's Memorial Field, will be a special night of remembrance, thanks and celebration.
Prior to tonight's Varsity Football scrimmage against Southeastern Regional High School, Bulldog Nation will kick off the season with two special events honoring one of Canton's most beloved father-son tandems of the past half-a-century- Bill and Billy Cravens.
Bill and his son Billy both passed away this past winter/spring- Dad- after a battle with cancer and Son-after a battle with ALS. The losses were felt across Bulldog nation but also brought the community together. Bill was the most committed of all CHS Athletic fans- attending hundreds of contests annually. Billy was a phenomenal football player for the 'dogs in the 70s and dedicated his professional life to giving back to the town's young athletes.
Tonight, beginning at 6:30pm, two brief ceremonies will honor these two men.
Official Unveiling of the Bill Cravens Memorial Chair- A memorial chair has been constructed in the bleachers at WWII Veteran's Memorial Field in memory of Bill Cravens. This fitting tribute will forever stand as a reminder of a special man who reminded us all that it's easy to find the joys in life right around you.
Bulldog Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of Billy Cravens- Immediately after the unveiling of the chair, attention will shift to the CHS Track were CHS Fall Athletes will be meeting to do a mass Ice Bucket Challenge in memory of Billy Cravens. All Bulldogs are encouraged to accept our challenge by donating to the Pete Frates fund to knock out ALS. http://petefrates.com/
The Football Scrimmage will then be played in memory of Billy Cravens.
Please spread the word today the best you can as this event has been put together in just the past week or so so we need help in getting the word out!
Note- All Bulldog Athletes (any season) are invited to join us in the Ice Bucket Challenge. If participating, arrive by 6:15 with YOUR OWN BUCKET and ICE......we can provide the water.
