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Dear Sharks Foundation Supporter,
THANK YOU!
So far this season, it has been a record-breaking year for the Sharks Foundation. The golf tournament, Veterans Day jerseys, Toys for Tots drive, and our recent wine tasting fundraiser, all raised more money than ever before. None of this could have been accomplished with the continued generous support of Sharks fans like you. Once again, thank you for your contributions and we hope you continue to participate in our upcoming events and fundraisers.
Go Sharks!
Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager |
This year's grant recipients have been chosen! Over $310,000 will be donated to 13 deserving organizations. The selected organizations are all 501(c)3 non-profit groups that offer programs that support local youth in Santa Clara County. Read more about these organizations here: Grant Recipients. |
Special Valentine's Day Jerseys will be available for auction on February 8 (vs Calgary) and 10 (vs Chicago). Sharks fans can place a blind bid on these jerseys until the end of the 1st intermission. Justin Braun's #61 jersey will also be auctioned off on NHL.com. Proceeds from this jersey auction will benefit the Sharks Foundation. |
Mystery pucks are back in action this Valentine's Day! These one-of-a-kind pucks will be available on the concourse at the North and South Entrances on February 8th and 10th. Each puck is signed by a player from the 2011-12 team and are $20 each. Proceeds from the Mystery Pucks will benefit the Sharks Foundation. |
On Tuesday, February 7th from 2-3 pm,Comerica Bank will host a Children's Book Drive at their Winchester banking center (1245 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose) to benefit the Sharks Foundation's Reading Is Cool Presented by Comerica Bank program. Sharks forwards Andrew Desjardins and Jamie McGinn and mascot S.J. Sharkie will be on hand to greet attendees. |
'Save A Life' Blood Drive hosted by the Sharks Foundation and the Stanford Blood Center will be held on Saturday, March 3. Fans who pre-register to donate blood will have the opportunity to watch the Sharks morning skate at HP Pavilion. Fans who wish to register with the National Marrow Donor Program do not need to pre-register. Please click here for more information: Blood Drive. |
Have you ever wanted to experience a day in the life of an NHL athlete? This is your opportunity! 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! At this time, only the goalie position is available, if you are able to fill this spot, please contact the Sharks Foundation. |
This year's "Sampling with the Sharks" presented by Porsche was a smashing success. Over 300 people were in attendance and a record breaking $100,000 was raised in support of the Sharks Foundation. We would like to again thank Porsche, Joseph George Wines, Le Papillon, Club Auto Sport, the wineries, and of course all of our fans who are dedicated to making a difference in our community. Please follow the link below to review pictures from the evening:
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Sharks Foundation Wins Community Award
The Sharks Foundation was recently awarded the 2011 "Community Partner Education Award" by the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley. |
Sharks Foundation Community Award
This season, the Sharks Foundation has established the "Sharks Foundation Community Award" which will be given to an individual, business or group that exemplifies the mission of the Sharks Foundation to enhance the lives of youth and families in our local area. These community all-stars have gone above and beyond to help the Sharks Foundation and assist those in need. Please join us in recognizing and congratulating the most recent Sharks Foundation Community Award winners.
October- Laura and Larry Leavitt
November- Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
December- San Jose Unified School District's Healthy Start Program
These winners have helped support these programs and many others throughout the year.
Sharks and Strikes Holiday Adoption Party Amici's Fundraiser
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Sharks fans continued to show their support for the community on January 5th and 7th during the coat and blanket drive that benefited Sacred Heart Community Services. Sharks fans donated hundreds of coats and blankets and raised $5,015. Thank you to everyone who supported the Share the Warmth Drive! |
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(organizations supported since 2010)
Since it's inception in 1994, the Sharks Foundation has given more than $5.7 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 dollars 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.
- Granted $25,000 to Assistance League of San Jose
- Granted $20,000 to the Silicon Valley Children's Fund
- Granted $25,000 to Santa Clara University
- Granted $25,000 to Books Aloud, Inc.
- Granted $25,000 to Breakthrough Silicon Valley
- Granted $25,000 Bring Me A Book Foundation
- Granted $25,000 to City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley
- Granted $25,000 to Family Supportive Housing, Inc
- Granted $25,000 to Hospice of the Valley
- Granted $25,000 to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Granted $25,000 Sacred Heart Community Service
- Granted $20,226 to Southbay Teen Challenge
- Granted $20,000 Third Street Community Center
- 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.
- Raised over $5,000 for Sacred Heart Community Services
- Distributed $2,500 to the Humane Society of San Jose.
- Distributed $2,500 to Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
- Distributed $2,500 to Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco.
- Distributed $2,500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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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February
2/7: Comerica Book Drive - Winchester Branch
2/8 & 10: Valentine's Day Jersey Auction/Mystery Pucks
March
3/3: Blood Drive
3/15 & 17: St Patty's Jersey Auction/Mystery Pucks
3/24: Fantasy Camp
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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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