Jamie Campbell has heart felt message for friend who passed away from ALS
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Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell posted a heart felt message for his friend and former NHLer Mark Kirton who passed away from ALS on Sunday.
Kirton debuted with the Maple Leafs during the 1979-80 season and went on to spend time with the Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks over the course of a six-year NHL career.
Blue Jays Central Jamie Campbell expresses his admiration Kirton's hard fought battle and advocacy of ALS
As his own symptoms progressed, I watched my friend Mark Kirton bravely advocate for those also dealing with ALS. You were a warrior Kirts. Rest easy. ❤️
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The Regina native was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and founded ALS Action Canada with PALS (Patients with ALS), a patient-led initiative to find a cure, in 2020.
Toronto Maple Leafs pay tribute to Mark Kirton's career and contributions to ALS
The Leafs Alumni Association named Kirton the recipient of the Carl Brewer Memorial Award in recognition of his work in 2022.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Kirton following a battle with ALS.
Mark made his NHL debut with the blue and white and would go on to spend 8 seasons in the NHL. In 2018, he was diagnosed with ALS and in 2020 he founded ALS Action Canada with PALS (Patients with ALS), a patient-led initiative to find a cure. The Leafs Alumni Association were proud to name Mark a recent recipient of the Carl Brewer Memorial award in recognition of his work.
Our thoughts are with Mark's friends and family during this time. For more information on ALS Action Canada please visit https://alsactioncanada.org
Mark made his NHL debut with the blue and white and would go on to spend 8 seasons in the NHL. In 2018, he was diagnosed with ALS and in 2020 he founded ALS Action Canada with PALS (Patients with ALS), a patient-led initiative to find a cure. The Leafs Alumni Association were proud to name Mark a recent recipient of the Carl Brewer Memorial award in recognition of his work.
Our thoughts are with Mark's friends and family during this time. For more information on ALS Action Canada please visit https://alsactioncanada.org
Kirton scored 57 goals over 266 career games, including an 18-goal season with the Red Wings in 1980-81.
He was drafted 48th overall by Toronto in 1978, following an appearance at the Memorial Cup with the Peterborough Petes. During his final season with the Petes, Kirton scored 27 goals and 71 points in 68 regular-season games, adding an additional 26 points in the playoffs.
Kirton finished his career with Vancouver in 1984-85, scoring 17 goals and 22 points in 62 games.
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