Dear Sharks Foundation Supporter,

 

 

What a way to begin the season! The Sharks are off to the best start in franchise history with a 5-0 record, Sharks stars Joe Thornton #19 and Patrick Marleau #12 lead the NHL in points, and the Sharks Foundation has just announced that we'll be donating $419,423 in grants to 17 deserving organizations.

 

With the shortened schedule, there's a bevy of games coming up, and we'll be cheering on the team to keep the momentum going. We hope that you're just as excited as we are for what's ahead. See you at HP Pavilion or the next Sharks Foundation fundraiser!

 

Best, 

  

Jeff Cafuir
Sharks Foundation Manager   

 

 

 

 

NEWS

     
to 2013 Grant Recipients

The Sharks Foundation announced recently that it will donate $419,423 to the following 17 non-profit organizations selected as the 2013 Sharks Foundation Grant Recipients: ACE Charter School, American Heart Association Silicon Valley, Ballet San Jose, Breakthrough Silicon Valley, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, George Mark Children's House, Hope Services, Hospice of the Valley, International Association for Human Values, Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Greater San Francisco Bay Area Muscular Dystrophy Association, Santa Clara University, Silicon Valley Children's Fund, Via Services and YWCA Silicon Valley. Click here for more information about these deserving grant recipients.
 
The Sharks Foundation's "Sampling with the Sharks" wine tasting event is one of our most popular and successful fundraisers each year. Attendees of this exclusive event are able to enjoy some of the finest wines from throughout Northern California while mingling with Sharks players, coaches, broadcasters and alumni. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Sharks Foundation's annual programs and grant recipients. Click here to register today!
 
If you've ever dreamed of being a Sharks player or wondered how your game would stack up against NHLers, you have one chance. "Shark For a Day" Fantasy Camp, gives fans the rare opportunity to experience a day-in-the-life of a professional hockey player. Participants will skate with Sharks alumni in a regulation game, receive official team gear and much more! Click here for more information!
 
        
Valentine's Day Mystery Pucks & Jerseys
 
Valentine's Day mystery pucks and jerseys will be available at home games on Tuesday, Feb. 5 (vs CHI) andSaturday, Feb. 9th (vs PHX). Pucks can be purchased for $20 at the North and South Entrances. Each puck is guaranteed to be autographed by a member of the 2012-13 Sharks team. Pucks sell out quickly, so arrive early! Jerseys will be available for blind auction at the Sharks Foundation booth located between Sections 118 & 120 on the Concourse. All net proceeds benefit the Sharks Foundation.

HIGHLIGHTS  

 
Located between Sections 118 and 120 on the Concourse, this will be our permanent home at all Sharks games. At each home game during the Sharks regular season, the Sharks Foundation will host an in-game charity auction to benefit youth and families in our local community. Bid on items, ask questions, or just stop by to say 'hello!'
 

COMMUNITY IMPACT

 

Since it's inception in 1994, the Sharks Foundation has given more than $6.2 million to more than 120 non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County. During the past two seasons, the Sharks Foundation has donated nearly $1 million to local organizations. In 2012-13, the Sharks Foundation has:

  1. Helped 30,000+ students learn about the importance of reading through "Reading Is Cool" Presented by Comerica Bank.
  2. Granted $24,485 to ACE Charter Schools
  3. Granted $25,000 to the American Heart Association - Silicon Valley
  4. Granted $25,000 to Ballet San Jose
  5. Granted $25,000 to Breakthrough Silicon Valley 
  6. Granted $24,938 to Children's Discovery Museum San Jose
  7. Granted $25,000 to City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley  
  8. Granted $25,000 to George Mark's Children's House
  9. Granted $25,000 to HOPE Services
  10. Granted $25,000 to Hospice of the Valley
  11. Granted $25,000 to International Association for Human Values
  12. Granted $25,000 to Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
  13. Granted $25,000 to Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
  14. Granted $25,000 to Muscular Dystrphy Association - Greater San Francisco Bay Area
  15. Donated $25,000 to Santa Clara University - Environmental Studies Dept.
  16. Donated $25,000 to Silicon Valley Children's Fund
  17. Donated $20,000 to Via Services
  18. Donated $20,000 to YWCA Silicon Valley
  19. Collected $2,100 for Second Harvest Food Bank
  20. Collected 1,500 toys and over $5,400 for Toys for Tots
  21. Collected 3 barrels of school supplies for the Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley
  22. Donated $5,000 to Okizu for Hockey Fights Cancer
 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 

JANUARY
Tuesday 1/29: Warmth Drive
  
FEBRUARY
Tuesday 2/5: Valentine's Day Mystery Pucks and Jerseys
Saturday 2/9: Valentine's Day Mystery Pucks and Jerseys
  
MARCH
Saturday 3/9: St. Paddy's Day Mystery Pucks and Jerseys
Thursday 3/14: St. Paddy's Day Mystery Pucks and Jerseys
  
APRIL
Tuesday 4/23: Game Used Jersey Auction & Fan Appreciation Mystery Pucks
  
JUNE
Sunday 6/30: Fitness Faceoff Ride/Run/Health Fest
  
Click here to download the Sharks Foundation's 2013 Event Calendar!

 Holiday Assist

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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During the 2012-13 season, $419,423 was granted to 17 local non-profit organizations making a positive differ ence in our community.
 
  
 
 
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