Dear Sharks Foundation Supporters,

 

The Sharks are back after a lengthy road trip and will be home for most of November. With the team back in San Jose, you can be sure that the Sharks Foundation will be busy raising money and supporting the community.

 

This month alone, the Sharks Foundation will be selling Mystery Pucks, collecting food for Second Harvest, and auctioning off Veterans Day jerseys.  In addition, we'll be hosting our annual Amici's Fundraiser and the inaugural "Sharks & Strikes" charity bowling event.

 

At home games, the Sharks Foundation has found a semi-permanent home for the time-being at the North Entrance. Be sure to stop by and see what items are up for auction.


Check out our calendar, visit SharksFoundation.org, or find us on Facebook to stay up to date with all of our events and news.

 

We look forward to a successful November for the team and the Sharks Foundation.

 

Best,


Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Amici's
On Tuesday, November 8, the Sharks Foundation will hold fundraisers at the Amici's East Coast Pizzerias in Downtown San Jose and in Cupertino. Four to five members of your 2011-12 San Jose Sharks will be present at each location.
 
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 Sharks and Strikes Bowling Tournament     
To help raise funds for the "Sharks Pediatric Clinic at Valley Health Center Tully" redesign project, the Sharks Foundation is introducing a new event: the Sharks and Strikes Bowling Tournament! This fun, family-oriented event will feature Sharks athletes, broadcasters, and coaches as "celebrity" bowlers.
 
On November 10 (vs. Minnesota) and November 12 (vs. Phoenix), the Sharks Foundation will hold a Jersey Auction featuring special edition Veterans Day jerseys. Stop by the table at the North Entrance for your chance to bid!
 

Food Drive Benefiting Second Harvest 

 Food Bank

At the games on November 10 (vs. Minnesota), and November 12 (vs. Phoenix), the Sharks Foundation will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations at both entrances to give to Second Harvest Food Bank.

 

Thanksgiving Mystery Pucks 

Mystery pucks are back! Be sure to snag yours on November 17 (vs. Detroit), November 23 (vs.Chicago), or both! Come early, because these pucks sell out fast! The Sharks Foundation will have tables at both the North and South entrance when doors open.

 

The Sharks Foundation is sponsoring the 10K portion of the 2011 Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Start off your Thanksgiving on the right foot! Register for the Turkey Trot today!
 

HIGHLIGHTS  

Over $3,000 Raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society  

The Sharks Foundation's in-game auction on October 15 raised over $3,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The auction was a part of Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night. We were able to provide the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), as well as Jacob's Heart, suites for the game. Both organizations benefit patients fighting cancer.

For information about Jacob's Heart, visit here.
For information about the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, visit here.
For information about Hockey Fights Cancer, visit here.  
    
 

 

Reading is Cool presented by Comerica Bank Book Drive is a SUCCESS! 

Thank you to all of the fans who donated books and/or money during the Reading is Cool presented by Comerica Bank book drives. 2,000 books and $4,200 was collected for schools in Santa Clara county With over 900 classrooms registered, there are more kids participating in the program than ever before, so thank you for your support! For more information about Reading is Cool presented by Comerica Bank, visit here.          
 

Harley Davidson Raffle 

Who won the Harley-Davidson? 

The Sharks Foundation sold raffle tickets at the first three home games, as well as the Opening Night Street Rally, to win this Harley-Davidson motorcycle donated by Expert Quote. Proceeds from the raffle benefitted both the Sharks Foundation and After School All-Stars. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort!
For more information about After School All Stars, visit here.  

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: 

  1. Donated $272,121 to 11 non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County impacting nearly 25,000 lives.
  2. Helped 22,000+ students learn about the importance of reading.
  3. Collected 15+ barrels of books and $2,923 for our literacy program.
  4. Collected 3,663 lbs. of food and $4,516 for Second Harvest Food Bank.
  5. Collected $15,000+ worth of toys and $15,689 for Toys for Tots.
  6. Collected 2,240+ pounds of clothes/blankets and $3,352 to give to Sacred Heart, impacting over 1,000 people.
  7. 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.
  8. Through "Hockey for Huggies" 19,000 diapers were collected through direct and monetary donations.
  9. Donated $31,873 to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation through the "Favorite Things" basket auction.
  10. Donated $25,064 to the Red Cross' Japan Relief Efforts.
  11. Donated $5,000 to the Bill Wilson Center.
  12. Donated $8,500 to local youth hockey teams.
In order to continue this level of support and involvement in the community, we need your help! Donate to the Sharks Foundation here. 

Shark Head

CALENDAR

11/8: Amici's Fundraiser  

11/10: Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank (vs. Minnesota)  

11/10: Veteran's Day Used Jersey Auction (vs. Minnesota)   

11/12:Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank (vs. Phoenix) 

11/12: Veteran's Day Used Jersey Auction (vs. Phoenix) 

11/14: Sharks and Strikes Bowling Tournament at 300 San Jose 

11/17: Thanksgiving Mystery Pucks (vs. Detroit) 

11/23: Thanksgiving Mystery Pucks (vs. Chicago)  

11/24: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

 

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.
FAQ's 

 CONTACT US

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Sharks Foundation

525 W. Santa Clara St.

San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 287-7070

SharksFoundation.org 

 [email protected] 

 

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ADDITIONAL LINKS

2010-11 GRANT RECIPIENTS 

 

B&G Club 

Bring Me a Book

Child Advocates

City Year

DCP

Loaves & Fishes

MId-Pen

Pathways

Role Model Program

Sacred Heart Nativity

Via Services