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Happy Holidays Sharks Foundation Supporters!
I can't believe that the sun is setting on 2011 and 2012 is just a few days away. Thanks to your support, the Sharks Foundation had a successful 2010-11, giving nearly $400,000 to non-profit organizations in our community. If we reach our goals, the Sharks Foundation will be donating nearly half a million dollars in 2011-12. We're excited about this possibility and appreciate all of your past and future support. The generosity of Sharks fans is truly unmatched.
Happy New Year!
Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager
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On Thursday, January 5th (vs Columbus), and Saturday, January 7th (vs Washington), the Sharks Foundation will be hosting a Coat and Blanket Drive to benefit Sacred Heart Community Services. Sharks fans can assist by bringing new or gently used blankets/jackets or by making monetary donations. All donors will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing held that evening for autographed Sharks items. |
Join the Sharks Foundation, Porsche and Joseph George Wines as they present a wine tasting event unlike any other. Enjoy some of the finest wines from throughout Northern California all while mingling with San Jose Shark players, coaches and broadcasters. "Sampling with the Sharks" Presented by Porsche will take place on Monday, Jan. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. at Club Auto Sport in San Jose. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Sharks Foundation.
Registration is now open online and filling up fast: http://sharksfoundation.golfreg.com/ |
Have you ever wanted to experience a day in the life of an NHL athlete? This is your opportunity! Registration for the 2012 "Shark for a Day" Fantasy Camp is now open! This year's Fantasy Camp will be held on Saturday, March 24 and costs $1,900 to participate. This unique experience gives you the chance to feel like your favorite Sharks player and includes skating with Sharks alumni in a regulation game, receiving official team gear and much more! Space is limited to sign up today! |
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Holiday Assist Party Helps 42 San Jose Families
The Sharks Foundation's annual "Holiday Assist Party" brought holiday joy to all. Sharks players and staff purchased presents to fulfill the wish lists of local families in need. In addition, the families were treated to a private skate with players and S.J. Sharkie Claus and dinner at Stanley's catered by Outback Steakhouse. |
Sharks Fans Help Break Toys for Tots Record!
Thank you to all of the fans who donated toys and money during the Sharks Foundation and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive in December. Over $30,000 was raised and over 3,500 toys were collected, making this the most successful year the drive has had. For more information about Toys for Tots, click here. |
Special Holiday Jerseys were available for auction on December 21 and 23. Sharks fans helped raise more than $21,000 for the Sharks Foundation. The next Special Jersey Auction is on Feb. 8th (vs Calgary) and 10th (vs Chicago) featuring specially made Valentine's Day-themed jerseys. |
Sharks and Strikes Bowling Tournament
The inaugural "Sharks and Strikes" bowling tournament raised over $30,000 for the "Sharks Pediatric Clinic" at VHC Tully. This initiative -the largest Sharks Foundation project in over a decade- will transform one of the busiest and largest child health clinics in the area into a Sharks-themed environment, creating a more positive setting for young patients to receive treatment. In addition, the project will include a "Healthy Living" campaign utilizing the popularity of mascot S.J. Sharkie to promote health, wellness and physical activity among youth in the community. For more information about VHC Tully, click here. |
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria Fundraiser
On November 8, Sharks fans got the chance to meet Sharks players including Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture, Ryane Clowe, and many others, all while supporting the Sharks Foundation and enjoying a great meal. For the first time, the Sharks Foundation's annual Amici's fundraiser took place at two Amici's venues, resulting in over $16,000 being raised. Amici's donated all of it's afternoon and evening sales from both the Cupertino and Downtown San Jose locations, in addition to making a sizeable contribution to the Sharks Foundation. |
Brocade Player of the Month
During the 2011-12 season Brocade is donating $2,500 each month to the Sharks Foundation on behalf of the "Sharks Player of the Month." At the end of the season, a "Player of the Year" will be chosen and will have $5,000 donated on their behalf. The Sharks Foundation has been able to use this money to contribute to organizations that are important to each specific player:
Joe Pavelski (Oct) - Lucile Packard Foundation
Marc-Edouard Vlasic (Oct.) - Humane Society
Patrick Marleau (Nov) - Ronald McDonald House of SF |
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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 2011-12 season, the Sharks Foundation hopes to distribute nearly half a million dollar to the community. So far, the Sharks Foundation has:
- Helped 25,000+ students learn about the importance of reading through "Reading Is Cool" Presented by Comerica Bank.
- Collected over 1,700 books and $4,100 for our literacy program.
- Collected 20 barrels of food and $6,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank.
- Collected 3,500 toys and over $30,000 for Toys for Tots.
- Collected over $10,000 for the Love for Lokomotiv initiative.
- Distributed $5,000 through the Brocade Player of the Month program.
In order to continue this level of support and involvement in the community, we need your help! Donate to the Sharks Foundation here.
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1/5: Share the Warmth Drive (vs Columbus)
1/7: Share the Warmth Drive (vs Washington)
1/30: "Sampling with the Sharks"
2/7: Comerica Book Drive - Winchester Branch
2/8: Valentine's Day Jersey Auction/Mystery Pucks
2/10: Valentine's Day Jersey Auction/Mystery Pucks |
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MISSION STATEMENT
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. |
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CONTACT US
Sharks Foundation
525 W. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 287-7070
SharksFoundation.org
SharksFoundation@sharkssports.net
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