Sharks Foundation Newsletter

The Western Conference Finals. After a grueling and heart-stopping series against Detroit, the Sharks are now taking on the Vancouver Canucks with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. It's sure to be a tight series as the Sharks look to go above and beyond last season's results.

Like the team, the Sharks Foundation is looking to do even more than they did last season. Fans can support the Sharks Foundation during the playoffs by participating in our Beard-A-Thon or Silent Auction fundraisers.

The team is working hard to reach their goal, and so are we. Support the Sharks Foundation and go Sharks!

Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager

UPCOMING EVENTS

Beard-A-Thon: Update
In to the second round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sharks fans have helped raise more than $19,000 for the Sharks Foundation through the Beard-A-Thon campaign. For better or worse, the razors have been set down to benefit a great cause.

Part of the campaign was spearheaded by a healthy beard growing competition between young forwards Devin Setoguchi and Logan Couture, seen here.

To help these guys out, or to learn more about how you can raise money by growing your own beard, visit www.beardathon.com/sharks.

Beard-A-Thon Bandanas
The Sharks Foundation will be selling Beard-A-Thon Bandanas prior to the start of Game 3 on Fri. May 20 to help raise money for local youth. Each bandana will cost $5, with the money raised going directly to the Beard-A-Thon campaign. Each bandana will come with the Sharks branded Beard-A-Thon logo and an official "hockey beard" so that you can be part of the team.

New In-Game Auction Location
To assist with the flow of traffic, the Sharks Foundation Auction Booth has moved to the top of the stairs of the North entrance of HP Pavilion on the concourse level. This new location will be in effect for the remainder of the post-season.

Join the Sharks Foundation Facebook Page!
With over 2,400 "likes," the Sharks Foundation's facebook page has become the premier destination to get the most up-to-date information. If you're on facebook and aren't a fan of the Sharks Foundation yet, join today!

Make A Donation

Each year the Sharks Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals in our community who support our efforts to improve the lives of youth in Santa Clara County. All donations are used to fund our Grant Process and our numerous programming efforts.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sharks 'Favorite Things' Basket Fundraiser Nets More Than $31K

Player themed baskets, put together by wives and girlfriends, raise more than $31,000 for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.

In total, 14 different baskets were auctioned. A combination basket featuring the favorite items of Torrey Mitchell and Kent Huskins went for $3,000 and featured an iPad and an exclusive dinner with the two players.

Sharkie Visits Elementary School and Reads to 1st Grade Students

Reading Is Cool presented by Comerica Bank

Check out photos from Sharkie's visit to Evergreen Elementary for a Reading Is Cool presented by Comerica Bank visit.

Playoff Mystery Pucks Bring in $40,000 to the Foundation

The Sharks success in the playoffs is not limited to the ice. The opening round's first two games saw $40,000 come in through the sale of uniquely designed 2011 Stanley Cup Playoff Mystery Pucks. Check here for information on future themes and dates.

Complete Set of Mystery Pucks Sell for $1,000 through Online Auction

Complete Set of #19 Mystery Pucks

For the first time, two complete sets of Mystery Pucks were auctioned after the in-game sale date. The two sets were signed by Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley and collectively brought in nearly $1,000 at NHL Auctions.

Be sure to continually check the Sharks Foundation page, as new items are posted throughout the year.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Grant Recipients 2011

Since it's inception in 1994, the Sharks Foundation has given more than $5.2 million to more than 100 non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County. During the 2010-11 season, the Sharks Foundation and its supporters have:

Donated $272,121 to 11 non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County impacting nearly 25,000 lives.
Helped 22,000+ students learn about the importance of reading.
Collected 15+ barrels of books and $2,923 for our literacy program.
Collected 3,663 lbs. of food and $4,516 for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Collected $15,000+ worth of toys and $15,689 for Toys for Tots.
Collected 2,240+ pounds of clothes/blankets and $3,352 to give to Sacred Heart, impacting over 1,000 people.
Collected 303 total red cells, 57 new donors registered with the National Marrow Donor Program and Donate Life California received 31 donor registrations potentially impacting more than 1,000 people.
Through "Hockey for Huggies" 19,000 diapers were collected through direct and monetary donations.
Donated $31,873 to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation through the "Favorite Things" basket auction.
Donated $25,064 to the Red Cross' Japan Relief Efforts.
Donated $5,000 to the Bill Wilson Center.
Donated $8,500 to local youth hockey teams.

Shark Head

CALENDAR

2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs:
vs. VAN 5/20 In-Game Auctions

vs. VAN 5/22 In-Game Auctions

vs. VAN 5/26* In-Game Auctions
Round 3: Beard-A-Thon

MISSION STATEMENT

Street Hockey

The Sharks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in our community with an emphasis in the areas of Education, Health and Safety, and Character Development. The Sharks Foundation supplies emergency aid when appropriate, executes unique and relevant programming, supports the advancement of youth hockey and provides financial support and resources to organizations that enrich the lives of those in need.