Ottawa fans are helping raise money for former Ottawa Rough Rider LB Rick Sowieta who wants to try a non-traditional form of pancreatic cancer treatment.

The greater Ottawa football family is stepping up to help one of its own.
Rick Sowieta, a former Ottawa Rough Riders linebacker, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last February. Over the following 10 months, Sowieta underwent intensive chemotherapy to fight the inoperable, stage three cancer that carries with it a life expectancy of just six to 18 months.
“A few more months of life on chemo isn’t good enough,” states a YouCaring site dedicated to raising funds to help with the expenses associated with Sowieta’s battle. ...


So far, the fundraising campaign has raised more than $11,000 for the man who played seven of his 10 CFL seasons in Ottawa, before endearing himself to the community once again as owner of popular eatery Rick’s Cantina.
Fellow former Rough Rider and current REDBLACKS radio colour analyst Jeff Avery, who played four seasons with Sowieta, isn’t remotely surprised by the outpouring of support for his friend and former teammate.
“Everyone knows and loves the guy,” Avery said. “He’s a great personality, he was a super teammate and an outstanding football player, but just a really personable guy.
For more on Rick Sowieta’s story and to donate, click here.
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