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Dear Sharks Foundation Supporter,
If you're a hockey fan, this is the best time of year. 16 teams all battling for the Stanley Cup. There's no doubt that the Sharks have a difficult task ahead, drawing the St. Louis Blues in the first round. But they finished the season strong and are prepared for the challenge starting with Game 1 tonight.
This is also a great time of year for the Sharks Foundation as we just unveiled our "Sharks Pediatric Clinic" (our biggest project in a decade) and have a variety of fundraisers during the playoffs. Check out all the details below and continue to help us improve the lives of children & families in need.
Go Sharks!
Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager
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Playoff beards are back! The Sharks players are starting their playoff beards and would like you to join in on the tradition! You can register your playoff beard and have friends and family support you along the way. Fans can also donate to support players' beards. All donations will benefit the Sharks Foundation. Visit the Beard-A-Thon website for more information! Happy growing! |
The remaining Game-Used Jerseys will be available at the first home playoff game on Monday, April 16th. These jerseys were worn during the 2011-12 season and will be available for blind auction at the Sharks Foundation Booth located at the North Entrance. The Blind Auction will close at the end of the first intermission. The names of the players available and more information about the auction can be found by visiting SharksFoundation.org. |
Ever wondered what the Sharks do during their downtime? The "Lady Sharks" have put together baskets of the player's 'favorite things.' These baskets can include anything from candy, to movies, wine, recipes, or books-all the items that these players love! The "Favorite Things Basket Auction" will take place starting on April 19th. |
One Team, One Goal! That's the tagline for the 2012 Playoff Mystery Pucks! These pucks will be available at the first two home playoff games on April 16th and 19th. Sales begin when the doors open at the North and South Entrances on the Concourse Level. All pucks are $20 and are guaranteed to be signed by a member of the 2011-12 team. Get there early as they often sell out in less than 30 minutes! |
Before the festivities begin inside HP Pavilion, the Sharks would like to invite fans to join in on a pre-game street rally on Autumn St! Activities include music, carnival games, sponsor booths, face painting and more. A beer booth will also be set up to benefit the Sharks Foundation! Get pumped for the playoffs by joining us from 4:30-6:30pm on Monday, April 16th. Visit SJSharks.com for more information. |
Sharks Foundation Unveils Remodeled Pediatric Clinic
Going to the doctor isn't something that kids usually like to do, but maybe that'll change after their first visit to the "Sharks Pediatric Clinic" at Valley Health Center Tully. Recently, the Sharks Foundation-in partnership with the VMC Foundation-completed their biggest project in more than a decade, redesigning an existing pediatric clinic into a Sharks-themed environment.
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"Shark for a Day" Fantasy Camp
Thirty-four lucky Sharks fans experienced a day-in-the-life of an NHL player by attending the Sharks Foundation's annual "Shark for a Day" Fantasy Camp fundraiser. Participants shared the ice with Sharks alumni, received a behind the scenes tour, met with GM Doug Wilson and Assistant Coach Jay Woodcroft, and watched the Sharks face off against the Phoenix Coyotes from the penthouse level. A thrilling Sharks win in the shootout capped off a unique and unforgettable day for the fantasy campers. Click here to see more pictures of the day's events. |
On March 22 and 24, Sharks Fans rallied together to raise nearly $10,000 for the Aubri Brown Club during the "Captain's Stick Auction." The Aubri Brown Club is a non-profit organization founded by former Shark Curtis Brown and his wife that provides support and services to families who have lost a young child. To learn more, visit http://www.theaubribrownclub.org/. Thank you for all your help in supporting this organization! |
As part of their monthly community service campaign, the "Lady Sharks" spent time with the residents at Los Gatos Meadows Geriatric Hospital. Each month, the Sharks Foundation asks one lady to choose a cause close to her heart to which Sharks Foundation staff and fellow wives and girlfriends can lend their time. The visit came as a pleasant surprise to the hospital residents, who enjoyed singing, games, manicures and conversing with the "Lady Sharks." |
Reading Is Cool Presented by Comerica Bank Night
The Reading is Cool program presented by Comerica Bank hosted a "Top Reader Night" and a "Teacher Appreciation Night" at HP Pavilion on March 31st. Six students were recognized for their efforts in reading throughout the year and 20 teachers were selected for their commitment to literacy. This year's Reading is Cool program had over 25,000 students in 900 classrooms. |
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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 to 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 to Sacred Heart Community Service
- Granted $20,226 to Southbay Teen Challenge
- Granted $20,000 to 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
- Collected $5,000 for Sacred Heart Community Services
- Donated $2,500 to the Humane Society of San Jose
- Donated $2,500 to Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
- Donated $2,500 to Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco
- Donated $2,500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Donated $2,500 to Playworks
- Donated $2,500 to Bill Wilson Center
- Donated $9,545 to the Aubri Brown Club
- Collected nearly 300 units of blood for the Stanford Blood Center
- Provided over $100,000 in Sharks tickets to more than 40 non-profit organizations and hundreds of underserved children through the generosity of Sharks forward Martin Havlat
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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2011-12 Playoffs
Beard-A-Thon Fundraiser.
"Grow One for the Team."
Monday, Apr. 16 - Game 3
- Sharks Foundation Beer Booth
- Playoff Mystery Pucks
- Game-Used Jersey Auction
Thursday, Apr. 19 - Game 4
- Playoff Mystery Pucks
- Favorite Things Basket Auction
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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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During the 2011-12 season, more than $310,000 was granted to 13 local non-profit organizations making a positive difference in our community.
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