Woody’s Hoodies fundraising for cancer research [Video]

Like many, Windsor Spitfires’ defenceman Carson Woodall is no stranger to cancer.

“My grandma passed away from breast cancer and my other grandma right now has ovarian cancer,” said the 17 year old who first created ‘Woody’s Hoodies’ with his dad during the pandemic. “Just during quarantine and me and my dad were like, ‘Let’s just make something for fun.’”

The Belle River native brought Woody’s Hoodies to his teammates in Toronto when hockey returned and then to LaSalle last season when he played for the Vipers.

After seeing the effects of cancer on his grandmothers, Woodall and his dad tweaked the design, making a customizable line specifically for cancer awareness and to raise funds for research.

“My day is great compared to what they had to go through so I’m doing my part and you can help me help them,” said Woodall, directing people to his website. 

The initiative hit close to home for …