The USA Hockey Foundation Newsletter
 
  Festival Funds: Donor Dollars Help Disabled Festival

Feature Image 1Tom Smith thought he would never play hockey again. After suffering a spinal cord injury playing junior hockey, he turned his efforts to preventing injuries like his own, forming a non-profit foundation called the Look-Up Line. But at this year's USA Hockey Disabled Festival in Marlborough, Mass., he put himself into a sled and onto the ice for the first time since 2008. READ MORE »
 
Poll of the Week  
Who scored the winning goal in the gold-medal Paralympic Sled Hockey game?  
A: Nikko Landeros
B: Adam Page
C: Josh Sweeney
D: Declan Farmer
 
 
Thank You
 
  Your Donations Make the Difference

As a donor, you have made a difference in the lives of hockey players across the United States. Kids getting on the ice for the first time, under-privileged teens heading to rinks after school instead of the streets, and people with disabilities playing a team sport they love – these are just a few examples of how your donation has touched the lives of Americans. READ MORE »

 
 
Feature Story
 
  Feature Image 3Granting Hockey Dreams in the Inner-City

Hockey can teach a child more than just how to shoot and score, especially if parents, coaches and associations design their hockey programs to develop successful people, not just successful players. At DinoMights, a non-profit youth hockey development program in Minneapolis, that goal is embraced through the acronym PASS, which stands for Physical, Academic, Social and Spiritual development. READ MORE »
 
 
 
Donor Profile
 
  Donate Now!"The Greatest Sport in the World"

Feature Image 2Marcos Alvarez played basketball, but when he received a hockey stick for a birthday present in his early teens, he quickly became hooked on hockey. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to play for a team because his family couldn't afford the fees and equipment costs. Now, as an adult hockey player, Marcos feels like it's the right time for him to give back to "the greatest sport in the world." READ MORE »
 
 
 
  Did You Know? Quote of the Week  
 
With the help of your incredible generosity, The USA Hockey Foundation disbursed 56 grants in 2012-13 that totaled $612,353. Countless people can now call themselves hockey players because of your thoughtfulness. JOIN THE TEAM »
 
"Special hockey gives those with disabilities a place where they can be themselves and learn and grow. It's an awesome thing."
—Mary Adams
Special Hockey Coach
Chicago Tomahawks
Disabled Hockey Festival Participant
 
 
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