Wheels Group Makes over $300,000 donation of new equipment to KidzCanHelp.ca
July 14th, 2011 - Doug Tozer, CEO of Wheels Group, made a generous donation of brand new hockey equipment to Kidz Can Help. The donation included over 900 sticks, 400 gloves, 400 socks and 1900 jerseys. Kidz Can Help is an organization of kids, for kids. They work to get hockey equipment to kids everywhere from Northern Ontario to Bosnia, sharing their love of the game. The donation of equipment from Mr. Tozer will be used
to help kids across Niagara Region, Northern Ontario and the GTA.
to help kids across Niagara Region, Northern Ontario and the GTA.
Aecom and Walker Industries Raise $1300 for KidzCanHelp.ca - funds going towards 2012 Let's Learn Hockey Program!
April 27th, 2011 Aecom and Walker Industries participated in their annual hockey game challenge and raised $1300 for KidzCanHelp.ca Thank you to whole team for their efforts and helping some disadvantaged kids to get the opportunity to enjoy the game!
Let’s Learn Hockey Program, will be held at the Ridley College Arena
in St. Catharines on Saturday, April 23, 2011
John Archibald, President, Minor Hockey Foundation Ontario(MHF), is pleased to announce that the Foundation’s premier event, the Let’s Learn Hockey Program, will be held at the Ridley College Arena in St. Catharines on Saturday, April 23, 2011.
Local group KidzCanHelp.ca contacted both the MHF and the Garden City Minor Hockey Association about hosting the event on April 23rd, 2011 and the response has been outstanding according to John Archibald.
The program each year provides approximately thirty-six (36) children, age’s seven (7) to eleven (11), who have been nominated by the regional Children’s Aid Society Unit and adjacent C.A.S. Units as well as Big Brothers and Sisters and the local minor hockey associations with an opportunity to participate.
“When I found out about the event I went to work quickly to contact the MHF about bringing it to Niagara. After getting all the details about the program I then contacted Garden City Minor Hockey Association who agreed to sponsor the ice time,” said Chase, Director of Community Relations for KidzCanHelp.ca
The Lets Learn Hockey Program provides a one day hockey orientation experience for each child, a complete set of hockey equipment, skates to helmet, and sponsors the child in the house league hockey program of his or her choice by subsidizing the registration fees for the current season.
“One of the goals of KidzCanHelp.ca is putting kids in touch with programs that help provide funds to play hockey and the Let’s Learn Hockey Program goes beyond that by also providing a complete set of hockey equipment as well,” says Chase. “Over the next few years as the kids grow KidzCanHelp.ca is a resource to get new equipment for them to continue to play.”
The Lets Learn Hockey Program is now going into its 9th year and has been very favourably accepted by the minor hockey associations of southern and northern Ontario.
“There will be several local sponsorship opportunities for this event and I will be working hard with local businesses to make this day a great experience these kids will remember for a lifetime,” says Chase.
KidzCanHelp.ca is proud to announce former Toronto Maple Leaf Goaltender Peter Ing as our Honorary Chair for the Kick Off of our Winter 2010 Hockey Equipment Drive
“Ethan, Nick and KidzCanHelp.ca have taken the initiative to make a difference in other kids’ lives by providing them with a chance to play hockey. This is a wonderful, grass-roots program, which I am happy to support, in the hope of helping others experience the opportunity I was blessed to have,” says Peter Ing.
At a recent event held by St. Catharines CYO Hockey for the “Just Try it” program which KidzCanHelp.ca supports, they were able to meet Peter after watching him on the ice helping the kids and seeing the passion he still has for the game.
“Seeing Peter’s willingness to help kids who in some cases had never skated before experience the thrill of playing hockey, I saw an opportunity for him to work with us and to help even more kids,” says Chase, Director of Community Relations for KidzCanHelp.ca.
KidzCanHelp is striving to reach some of the following goals for their “Winter 2010 Equipment Drive” which will kick off in November:
- 100 pairs of skates for kids across Niagara
- Enough equipment to suit up 50 children
- Raise funds to subsidize 12 kids for hockey programs
“Based on the community support the past year from hockey parents and local businesses, I am confident we can exceed our goals and help even more kids,” says Chase.
KidzCanHelp.ca recognizes the benefits the game of hockey provides kids from all walks of life in teaching life skills, personal discipline and the power of working together as a team. These benefits are also recognized by Peter Ing.
“The experience of playing hockey helped shape me as an individual and provided opportunity in my life, and I see that my own children’s lives are enriched because of hockey. It saddens me that many children miss out on participating in this great game due to the cost of equipment and ice time,” says Ing.
In the next few weeks KidzCanHelp.ca will also be announcing their official “Kick Off” event for their “Winter 2010 Hockey Equipment Drive” which will be hosted at the Hockey Factory on Welland Ave in St. Catharines. If you are interested in donating new and gently used equipment or becoming a sponsor please contact Chase at 905-228-1151 or email info@kidzcanhelp.ca.
About KidzCanHelp.ca
Launched in 2009 KidzCanHelp.ca has quickly evolved from the original idea to collect used equipment for children in Bosnia to now helping local kids across the Niagara Region. The idea has become a great cause supported by our family, friends, local hockey associations and the community.
Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek, the two nine-year-old founders were inspired to take up the challenge of spreading their love of hockey from a Hockey Night in Canada segment they watched. During the segment Don Cherry and Ron MacLean invited a young man from Bosnia to come on camera and share his story of the struggle to play and get hockey equipment in his home country. To date we have provided over a cube van full of equipment for Bosnia and Serbia, helped over 40 local kids by outfitting them with hockey equipment and provided six kids with funds towards local hockey programs.
About our Honorary Chair Peter Ing
Peter was drafted 48th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his 1990/91 rookie season, Ing played 56 games for the Maple Leafs and was the Molson Cup winner. Peter also played for the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.
Post hockey, Peter transitioned into the hospitality and entertainment business, working with MGM/Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas and Niagara Casinos. After 12 years as a casino executive, Peter joined Fan-tastic Sports™ with partner Bryce Salvador (New Jersey Devils). Peter now runs his own company named INGcorporated™ and is available for consulting, marketing, event facilitation, speaking engagements, and appearances.
INGcorporated.com and Fan-tasticSports.com sell a line of portable hockey-specific training products (for home and coaching) and training facility products, and facilitate large-scale hockey interactive events with their own proprietary equipment and technology.
At a recent event held by St. Catharines CYO Hockey for the “Just Try it” program which KidzCanHelp.ca supports, they were able to meet Peter after watching him on the ice helping the kids and seeing the passion he still has for the game.
“Seeing Peter’s willingness to help kids who in some cases had never skated before experience the thrill of playing hockey, I saw an opportunity for him to work with us and to help even more kids,” says Chase, Director of Community Relations for KidzCanHelp.ca.
KidzCanHelp is striving to reach some of the following goals for their “Winter 2010 Equipment Drive” which will kick off in November:
- 100 pairs of skates for kids across Niagara
- Enough equipment to suit up 50 children
- Raise funds to subsidize 12 kids for hockey programs
“Based on the community support the past year from hockey parents and local businesses, I am confident we can exceed our goals and help even more kids,” says Chase.
KidzCanHelp.ca recognizes the benefits the game of hockey provides kids from all walks of life in teaching life skills, personal discipline and the power of working together as a team. These benefits are also recognized by Peter Ing.
“The experience of playing hockey helped shape me as an individual and provided opportunity in my life, and I see that my own children’s lives are enriched because of hockey. It saddens me that many children miss out on participating in this great game due to the cost of equipment and ice time,” says Ing.
In the next few weeks KidzCanHelp.ca will also be announcing their official “Kick Off” event for their “Winter 2010 Hockey Equipment Drive” which will be hosted at the Hockey Factory on Welland Ave in St. Catharines. If you are interested in donating new and gently used equipment or becoming a sponsor please contact Chase at 905-228-1151 or email info@kidzcanhelp.ca.
About KidzCanHelp.ca
Launched in 2009 KidzCanHelp.ca has quickly evolved from the original idea to collect used equipment for children in Bosnia to now helping local kids across the Niagara Region. The idea has become a great cause supported by our family, friends, local hockey associations and the community.
Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek, the two nine-year-old founders were inspired to take up the challenge of spreading their love of hockey from a Hockey Night in Canada segment they watched. During the segment Don Cherry and Ron MacLean invited a young man from Bosnia to come on camera and share his story of the struggle to play and get hockey equipment in his home country. To date we have provided over a cube van full of equipment for Bosnia and Serbia, helped over 40 local kids by outfitting them with hockey equipment and provided six kids with funds towards local hockey programs.
About our Honorary Chair Peter Ing
Peter was drafted 48th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his 1990/91 rookie season, Ing played 56 games for the Maple Leafs and was the Molson Cup winner. Peter also played for the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.
Post hockey, Peter transitioned into the hospitality and entertainment business, working with MGM/Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas and Niagara Casinos. After 12 years as a casino executive, Peter joined Fan-tastic Sports™ with partner Bryce Salvador (New Jersey Devils). Peter now runs his own company named INGcorporated™ and is available for consulting, marketing, event facilitation, speaking engagements, and appearances.
INGcorporated.com and Fan-tasticSports.com sell a line of portable hockey-specific training products (for home and coaching) and training facility products, and facilitate large-scale hockey interactive events with their own proprietary equipment and technology.
The Hockey Factory Partners with KidzCanHelp.ca
Ethan and Noah met with Anonthy this week about becoming a new drop off location for KidzCanHelp.ca as well as being the site of our Winter 2010 Equipment Drive Kick off event coming up in the next month. You can now drop off your new and used equipment at The Hockey Factory and take a tour of the facilities for your own personal hockey training or for your hockey team. Stay tuned for a special offer Anthony and his team will be offering as part of our "Kick Off" event next month!
KidzCanHelp.ca meets Canada's favorite Father, Walter Gretzky at "Just Try It" Program!
August 28th, 2010
Ethan and Noah from KidzCanHelp.ca got to meet with Walter Gretzky at the second event held for the "Just Try It" Program in St. Catharines today. The boys were recognized for their efforts in supplying lots of equipment for the 20 children who participated in the program. Kidz who enroll in CYO Hockey this Winter will keep all the equipment they used for todays on ice session with the rest going towards a new group of kids in 2011. A big "Thanks" to all the people poeple who helped us make this great donation to the program.
Ethan and Noah from KidzCanHelp.ca got to meet with Walter Gretzky at the second event held for the "Just Try It" Program in St. Catharines today. The boys were recognized for their efforts in supplying lots of equipment for the 20 children who participated in the program. Kidz who enroll in CYO Hockey this Winter will keep all the equipment they used for todays on ice session with the rest going towards a new group of kids in 2011. A big "Thanks" to all the people poeple who helped us make this great donation to the program.
Skates for Kids partners with KidzCanHelp.ca
August 26th, 2010
Skates for Kids and KidzCanHelp.ca have agreed to partner up together to bring the joy of skating and hockey to kidz across Niagara. KidzCanHelp.ca helped kick off the 2010 Skate Drive for Skates for Kids with a donation of 20 pairs of skates, enough for a whole class of students. More news will coming in the next few weeks on other opportunities for these two great programs to work together! Thanks to all our supporters who helped us collect the skates!
Skates for Kids and KidzCanHelp.ca have agreed to partner up together to bring the joy of skating and hockey to kidz across Niagara. KidzCanHelp.ca helped kick off the 2010 Skate Drive for Skates for Kids with a donation of 20 pairs of skates, enough for a whole class of students. More news will coming in the next few weeks on other opportunities for these two great programs to work together! Thanks to all our supporters who helped us collect the skates!
Power of Sports for Kids Program - The Foranzi Group and Sport Chek Donation to KidzCanHelp.ca
May 12th, 2010 St. Catharines.
KidzCanHelp recieved a generous donation of over 60 pairs of skates and hockey sticks to be used for local programs in the Niagra Region helping kids enjoy the game of hockey. Our newest KidzCanHelp.ca team member Noah was on site to pick up the items with the help of the great staff at the Sport Chek Pen Centre location in St. Catharines. Donations will be used at events ths summer and early Fall for programs like the "Just Try It" program hosted by Alliance hockey, Ball Hockey and Hockey School programs. If you need a pair of skated for the upcoming season or a hockey stick contact us by email at info@KidzCanHelp.ca .
KidzCanHelp recieved a generous donation of over 60 pairs of skates and hockey sticks to be used for local programs in the Niagra Region helping kids enjoy the game of hockey. Our newest KidzCanHelp.ca team member Noah was on site to pick up the items with the help of the great staff at the Sport Chek Pen Centre location in St. Catharines. Donations will be used at events ths summer and early Fall for programs like the "Just Try It" program hosted by Alliance hockey, Ball Hockey and Hockey School programs. If you need a pair of skated for the upcoming season or a hockey stick contact us by email at info@KidzCanHelp.ca .
Hockey players assist Bosnian counterparts - from the St.Catharines Standard
A pair of St. Catharines boys are trying their best to help young Bosnians achieve their hockey dreams.
Eight-year-olds Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek have worked since November to collect donations of hockey equipment to send to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The boys' efforts have resulted in nearly two cube vans full of gently used hockey equipment for the country's young hockey players who must rely on such donations to play the sport they love.
"It's for kids in Bosnia who want to play hockey but can't," said Chase of his and Kosturek's efforts.
With the help of their parents, the boys created a web-site called Kidz Can Help and sought out media attention for their campaign.
They set up drop-off locations for hockey equipment, held donation drives at Niagara IceDogs and St. Catharines Falcons games and formed partnerships from sponsors like the NHLPA.
"We're looking for skates, gloves, sticks, helmets, stuff like that," Kosturek said.
The boys, both defencemen for the Novice A St. Catharines Warriors, were inspired to act following an appearance by Bosnian hockey player Mici Hodzic on Hockey Night in Canada last November.
They were surprised to hear eighteen-year-old Hodzic, flanked by Ron MacLean and Don Cherry, talk about the scarcity of hockey equipment in his homeland. Currently, there are an estimated 250 Bosnian players playing organized hockey in the country of just over 4,500,000 people.
"We thought kids in Bosnia could go to the store and buy hockey equipment," Chase said.
Alan Beech of the Bosnian Sports Foundation says his group will send the donated equipment to Bosnia -- around 12-14 boxes full -- by next month with plans to ship more.
"It's pretty amazing that boys from St. Catharines are collecting equipment for boys from Bosnia," said Beech, the organization's Canadian adviser.
Beech, who has visited Bosnia and Herzegovina regularly since 2007, says hockey has helped young Bosnians transcend their often miserable circumstances.
"The government has gone bankrupt and there isn't a boy out there who hasn't lost family members to the war," he said. "In the face of moral difficulties, these kids are learning through playing hockey how to become the country's future leaders."
In addition to helping out Bosnian hockey players, Chase and Kosturek were able to donate four complete sets of equipment to the St. Catharines CYO Minor Hockey League's Try It Once program.
The program, which took place at the end of February, gave 16 kids between the ages of seven and 14, who had never played hockey before to play for free in equipment they could keep. A second Just Try It will take place in August, and Chase and Kosturek recently presented a cheque for $300 to program organizers Renee Rochefort-Smith and Connie Mack.
Rochefort-Smith said the donation -- which was collected through the sale of NHLPA merchandise and Hockey Hall of Fame passes -- will help pay for the costs for six kids to take part in the program.
Jason Chase, father of Ethan, said the fundraising by the two boys has made them eager to continue helping less-fortunate kids and made them aware of the high cost required to play their favourite sport.
"Bosnia was an inspiration for them to help kids in Niagara," he said.
Visit www.kidzcanhelp.ca for more information on how to donate new or gently-used hockey equipment.
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Eight-year-olds Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek have worked since November to collect donations of hockey equipment to send to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The boys' efforts have resulted in nearly two cube vans full of gently used hockey equipment for the country's young hockey players who must rely on such donations to play the sport they love.
"It's for kids in Bosnia who want to play hockey but can't," said Chase of his and Kosturek's efforts.
With the help of their parents, the boys created a web-site called Kidz Can Help and sought out media attention for their campaign.
They set up drop-off locations for hockey equipment, held donation drives at Niagara IceDogs and St. Catharines Falcons games and formed partnerships from sponsors like the NHLPA.
"We're looking for skates, gloves, sticks, helmets, stuff like that," Kosturek said.
The boys, both defencemen for the Novice A St. Catharines Warriors, were inspired to act following an appearance by Bosnian hockey player Mici Hodzic on Hockey Night in Canada last November.
They were surprised to hear eighteen-year-old Hodzic, flanked by Ron MacLean and Don Cherry, talk about the scarcity of hockey equipment in his homeland. Currently, there are an estimated 250 Bosnian players playing organized hockey in the country of just over 4,500,000 people.
"We thought kids in Bosnia could go to the store and buy hockey equipment," Chase said.
Alan Beech of the Bosnian Sports Foundation says his group will send the donated equipment to Bosnia -- around 12-14 boxes full -- by next month with plans to ship more.
"It's pretty amazing that boys from St. Catharines are collecting equipment for boys from Bosnia," said Beech, the organization's Canadian adviser.
Beech, who has visited Bosnia and Herzegovina regularly since 2007, says hockey has helped young Bosnians transcend their often miserable circumstances.
"The government has gone bankrupt and there isn't a boy out there who hasn't lost family members to the war," he said. "In the face of moral difficulties, these kids are learning through playing hockey how to become the country's future leaders."
In addition to helping out Bosnian hockey players, Chase and Kosturek were able to donate four complete sets of equipment to the St. Catharines CYO Minor Hockey League's Try It Once program.
The program, which took place at the end of February, gave 16 kids between the ages of seven and 14, who had never played hockey before to play for free in equipment they could keep. A second Just Try It will take place in August, and Chase and Kosturek recently presented a cheque for $300 to program organizers Renee Rochefort-Smith and Connie Mack.
Rochefort-Smith said the donation -- which was collected through the sale of NHLPA merchandise and Hockey Hall of Fame passes -- will help pay for the costs for six kids to take part in the program.
Jason Chase, father of Ethan, said the fundraising by the two boys has made them eager to continue helping less-fortunate kids and made them aware of the high cost required to play their favourite sport.
"Bosnia was an inspiration for them to help kids in Niagara," he said.
Visit www.kidzcanhelp.ca for more information on how to donate new or gently-used hockey equipment.
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KidzCanHelp.ca present the "Just Try It" Program $300 to help s6 kids get into hockey programs this fall!
March 27th, 2010 - KidzCanHelp presents Connie and Renee with $300 to help 6 kids this fall from the "Just Try It" Program to get enrolled into hockey programs in Niagara. The Funds raised by Ethan and Nick came from the sales of NHLPA Packages that included calendars, programs, Hats as well as Hockey Hall of Fame passes. The "Just Try it" program will return this August with the kidz who participated in the February event to get them resized for equipment and run a days practise to get ready for the fall launch of hockey.
In the photo from Left to Right, Connie, Nick, Ethan and Renee
KidzCanHelp.ca helps with successful launch of "Just Try It" Program in
Niagara Region
Thursday January 28th, 2010 -KidzCanHelp.ca partners with Blade Pro Products Inc,
the manufacturer of the next generation of hockey stick tapes
“We love the game of hockey and want to support those who have the same drive to share this desire with as many people as possible,” said Richard Findlay, President of Blade Pro Products Inc., a small business based out of Vancouver, BC which manufactures BladeTape – a revolutionary cloth tape alternative. “When contacted by KidzCanHelp.ca we were impressed by the initiative they were taking and wanted to help. These kids are doing a great thing and we are proud to be a part of it.”
BladeTape has rapidly become the preferred alternative taping system for players of all ages and skill levels, including many elite players in the NHL and European leagues. One of the best attributes of BladeTape is its amenability to printing with high resolution, robust images and logos. This allowed the company to secure licensing agreements with the NHL, Hockey Canada and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC). Blade Pro also offers ‘Custom BladeTape’ where hockey players get to create their own customized BladeTape.
Findlay and his company Blade Pro Products Inc. are providing KidzCanHelp.ca with 200 Custom BladeTape to help in their campaign to provide new & used hockey equipment to children in Canada and Bosnia. Funds raised will also go towards paying the enrollment fees for children to register to play hockey in the fall of 2010.
“It is great that companies like Blade Pro Products Inc. exist and give back. At KidzCanHelp.ca we appreciate their efforts in helping my son an his friend share their love of hockey in Canada and as far away as Bosnia’ says Chase, one of the fathers of the two eight year old boys that started up KidzCanhelp.ca in late November 2009. “Two kids started out with a small idea that has grown larger then we could have ever expected. It shows that great things can start even in the youngest of people.”
On top of donating the 200 custom designed BladeTape, Blade Pro Products Inc is also providing enough product for the two boys entire St. Catharines Warriors Novice A team.
“We cannot wait for the team to get the additional gift from Richard and Blade Pro in time for our association tournament,” said Chase. “BladeTape was on all of the players’ wish lists this past holiday season and they will be thrilled.”
About KidzCanHelp.ca
Launched in late November 2009 KidzCanHelp.ca has quickly evolved from an idea to collect used equipment for children in Bosnia and helping kids in the Niagara Region of Ontario to becoming a movement supported by our friends, family and community.
Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek the two eight year old founders were inspired to take up the challenge of spreading their love of hockey from a Hockey Night in Canada segment they watched. During the segment Don Cherry and Ron MacLean invited a young man named Mici to come on camera and share his story of the struggle to play and get hockey equipment in Bosnia. To date we have provided a cube van full of equipment for Bosnia. Our Goal for this fall is to pay for the registration of at least two children in a local hockey school who can not afford to play, while equipping several more with full sets of hockey gear throughout Niagara.
About Blade Pro Products Inc.
Blade Pro Products Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and began selling BladeTape that same year. Since its inception, Blade Pro has launched several product lines including BladeTape, Goalie BladeTape and Grip/TipTape. Its flagship product, BladeTape, is used by players of all ages and skill levels including a number of NHL pros. Blade Pro has secured licensing agreements with the NHL, Hockey Canada and VANOC which allowed them to extend their BladeTape and Goalie BladeTape product lines. A number of athletes endorse the product including Willie Mitchell (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Mason (St. Louis Blues), Jayna Hefford (Team Canada 2010), and Gillian Ferrari (Team Canada 2010). For more information about Blade Pro or their products please visit www.bladetape.ca.
For more details about the partnership please contact:
Richard Findlay, President
BLADE PRO PRODUCTS INC.
168-1999 Savage Road
Richmond, B.C. V6V 0A5
Office Phone: 604-247-1959
Direct: 604-730-7407(alt. office)
Fax: 604-247-1972
Cell: 604-725-0521
Email: richard@bladetape.ca
Website: www.bladetape.ca
Chase
KidzCanHelp.ca
11 Weston Road Suite 200
St.Catharines, ON L2S 2A1
Office Phone: 905-228-1151
Fax: 647-439-3789
Cell: 905-341-8686
Email: info@kidzcanhelp.ca
Website: www.kidzcanhelp.ca
BladeTape has rapidly become the preferred alternative taping system for players of all ages and skill levels, including many elite players in the NHL and European leagues. One of the best attributes of BladeTape is its amenability to printing with high resolution, robust images and logos. This allowed the company to secure licensing agreements with the NHL, Hockey Canada and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC). Blade Pro also offers ‘Custom BladeTape’ where hockey players get to create their own customized BladeTape.
Findlay and his company Blade Pro Products Inc. are providing KidzCanHelp.ca with 200 Custom BladeTape to help in their campaign to provide new & used hockey equipment to children in Canada and Bosnia. Funds raised will also go towards paying the enrollment fees for children to register to play hockey in the fall of 2010.
“It is great that companies like Blade Pro Products Inc. exist and give back. At KidzCanHelp.ca we appreciate their efforts in helping my son an his friend share their love of hockey in Canada and as far away as Bosnia’ says Chase, one of the fathers of the two eight year old boys that started up KidzCanhelp.ca in late November 2009. “Two kids started out with a small idea that has grown larger then we could have ever expected. It shows that great things can start even in the youngest of people.”
On top of donating the 200 custom designed BladeTape, Blade Pro Products Inc is also providing enough product for the two boys entire St. Catharines Warriors Novice A team.
“We cannot wait for the team to get the additional gift from Richard and Blade Pro in time for our association tournament,” said Chase. “BladeTape was on all of the players’ wish lists this past holiday season and they will be thrilled.”
About KidzCanHelp.ca
Launched in late November 2009 KidzCanHelp.ca has quickly evolved from an idea to collect used equipment for children in Bosnia and helping kids in the Niagara Region of Ontario to becoming a movement supported by our friends, family and community.
Ethan Chase and Nick Kosturek the two eight year old founders were inspired to take up the challenge of spreading their love of hockey from a Hockey Night in Canada segment they watched. During the segment Don Cherry and Ron MacLean invited a young man named Mici to come on camera and share his story of the struggle to play and get hockey equipment in Bosnia. To date we have provided a cube van full of equipment for Bosnia. Our Goal for this fall is to pay for the registration of at least two children in a local hockey school who can not afford to play, while equipping several more with full sets of hockey gear throughout Niagara.
About Blade Pro Products Inc.
Blade Pro Products Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and began selling BladeTape that same year. Since its inception, Blade Pro has launched several product lines including BladeTape, Goalie BladeTape and Grip/TipTape. Its flagship product, BladeTape, is used by players of all ages and skill levels including a number of NHL pros. Blade Pro has secured licensing agreements with the NHL, Hockey Canada and VANOC which allowed them to extend their BladeTape and Goalie BladeTape product lines. A number of athletes endorse the product including Willie Mitchell (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Mason (St. Louis Blues), Jayna Hefford (Team Canada 2010), and Gillian Ferrari (Team Canada 2010). For more information about Blade Pro or their products please visit www.bladetape.ca.
For more details about the partnership please contact:
Richard Findlay, President
BLADE PRO PRODUCTS INC.
168-1999 Savage Road
Richmond, B.C. V6V 0A5
Office Phone: 604-247-1959
Direct: 604-730-7407(alt. office)
Fax: 604-247-1972
Cell: 604-725-0521
Email: richard@bladetape.ca
Website: www.bladetape.ca
Chase
KidzCanHelp.ca
11 Weston Road Suite 200
St.Catharines, ON L2S 2A1
Office Phone: 905-228-1151
Fax: 647-439-3789
Cell: 905-341-8686
Email: info@kidzcanhelp.ca
Website: www.kidzcanhelp.ca
Mark January 21st , 2010 on your calendar!
December 4th, 2009 St.Catharines - KidzCanhelp.ca and the Niagara IceDogs have teamed up to do an equipment drive as they host Mississauga at 7:30 pm at the Gatorade Garden City Arena in St. Catharines on January 21st, 2009.
Bins will be on site for people to drop off gently used and new equipment. After the event the equipment will make its way to local kids as well as youths in Bosnia.
Stay tuned for more details.
Bins will be on site for people to drop off gently used and new equipment. After the event the equipment will make its way to local kids as well as youths in Bosnia.
Stay tuned for more details.
Friday December 18th, 2009 St.Catharines Warriors Novice A Team share joy with pediatric ward
The St.Catharines Warriors Novice A team donated money and toys to bring almost $500 worth of cheer to children at the pediatric ward of the St.Catharines General Hospital. Instead of doing a present exchange amongst themselves the players shared the holiday spirit with their parents help to some children who can use some extra cheer this time of year. Pictured from left to right are Ethan, Duncan, Nick and Josiah all from the Novice A team.
First Drop Off Location Signed Up
Saturday November 28th, 2009 - GO2Graphics located at 7 Kent Street in St. Catharines is the first company to sign up as a Drop Off Location for new and gently used equipment for the KidzCanHelp.ca
KidzCanHelp.ca Launch Website November 27th, 2009
Friday November 27th, 2009 - Kidz Can Help launches website to celebrate the start of the new program to help other kidz out so they can enjoy the game of hockey.
Stay tuned for new partner launches in the next few weeks.
Stay tuned for new partner launches in the next few weeks.
First batch of equipment has been donated!
Friday November 27th, 2009 - Ken Corbett of St.Catharines was the first person to donate used equipment for the KidzCanHelp.ca launch.
Moments after the launch of the web site and an announcement on Kijiji, Corbett contacted us to arrange pick up.
"It is a great thing they are doing," said Corbett.
Moments after the launch of the web site and an announcement on Kijiji, Corbett contacted us to arrange pick up.
"It is a great thing they are doing," said Corbett.
