Boys and girls from Regent Park schools will play hockey this winter thanks
to the NHL, HEROS and CIBC
"Thirty-two boys and girls, who normally could not afford the cost of equipment, registration and ice time, will join thousands of other kids across
The National Hockey League(R) (NHL) will be supporting the HEROS milestone event with custom made jerseys for the future stars. "HEROS is an exemplary model when it comes to youth enrichment and grassroots hockey programming," said
Since its inception, HEROS has worked with more than 1,400 boys and girls throughout
Who: Students, teachers and family from Regent Park Duke of York, Spruce Court and Rose Avenue Public Schools Greg Schell, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment CIBC Miracle Day Co-Chair What: 32 students will register for the program, receive full hockey gear and go for their first skate Where: Moss Park Arena, Regent Park 140 Sherbourne Street When: 3:30pm 4:15pm Equipment Fitting 4:15pm 5:00pm Ice Time RSVP: Norm Flynn at (604) 218-1661 or [email protected]
About HEROS
HEROS provides children in the economically challenged neighbourhoods of the city an opportunity to learn the game of hockey by providing all equipment and on/off ice instruction. HEROS program chapters are located in:
About NHL's Hockey is for Everyone Initiative
Hockey is for Everyone provides support and unique programming to non-profit youth hockey organizations across
HEROS is a member of the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone initiative. Hockey is for Everyone is a component of "The Biggest Assist Happens off the Ice," the National Hockey League's social responsibility program that builds on the League's long-standing tradition of addressing important social issues in
About NHLPA Goals & Dreams
In 1999, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) launched the Goals & Dreams fund, a
About CIBC Children's Foundation
The CIBC Children's Foundation is a registered charity responsible for distributing funds raised on Miracle Day (the first Wednesday of each December) to Canadian children's charities.
CIBC Miracle Day is the annual flagship fundraising event for the Foundation. On Miracle Day, CIBC's wholesale bank trading staff and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors donate their fees and commissions to organizations that support kids in our communities. Through the efforts of staff and clients over
For further information: For further information: Norm Flynn at (604) 218-1661 or [email protected]
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