Stingers honour Kelly-Anne Drummond at rugby opener

The Concordia Stingers women's rugby team will host one of the most popular events on the fall schedule - the 19th annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup - Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Concordia Stadium. The game pays tribute to Drummond, a former Stinger rugby player who died tragically on Oct. 4, 2004. The Stingers are excited to play their home-opener versus the McGill Martlets in front of friends, fans and Kelly-Anne’s family, including her mother Doreen Haddad who has been a devoted champion of the Stingers women’s rugby program for more than 20 years. She is so dedicated that she set up a scholarship to support a women’s rugby player. “I believe that this is what Kelly-Anne would want me to do to honour her legacy in an environment she loved and respected,” Haddad wrote on the web page supporting the scholarship. “Kelly-Anne cared and supported her teammates. She was a guiding light with an infectious smile. “My message is personal. I believe that every woman can have the opportunity to obtain the education she wants without barriers.” Donations in support of the scholarship are encouraged. DONATE.https://www.concordia.ca/alumni-friends/giving-to-concordia/fundone/Kelly-Anne-Drummond-Scholarship.html Drummond left behind many relatives, friends and teammates from her playing days at Concordia and with the Montreal Barbarians Rugby Club. At the game, everyone gathers to celebrate Kelly-Anne’s spirit and love of rugby. She was a member of the Concordia women's rugby team from 1999 through 2001. A front row player, she was respected by her teammates for her commitment to the game and her work ethic. She also charmed her many friends with her inquisitiveness and fun-loving approach to life. She graduated from Concordia University with a major in Communications in 2002. Tickets must be purchased in advance at stingers.ca/tickets.