For those of you who know us, you know we're involved with the Pittsburgh Special Hockey League----a subsidiary of the American Special Hockey League. The league was designed for young children and adults with disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, who otherwise would not be able to play in a regular hockey league.
This Sunday (Aug 23), they are holding a fundraiser. The skate-a-thon will be held at the Neville Island Sports Complex. For those of you who can't skate, you are invited to walk around the track on the outside of the rink.
Isaak and I are doing this, and we are looking for sponsors. It's only for an hour, and there is no minimum plegde. If you're willing to pledge something to help these folks out, please contact me or Isaak. Ice time and equipment for this program is very expensive. All the people who work with and coach this team are volunteers, so every dollar counts toward helping provide the space and equipment these kids need to participate.
I also got word just two hours ago that an autographed, authentic Pens jersey has been donated by none other than Marc-Andre Fleury (thanks Marc-Andre!). The Pens have been very good in supporting this hockey league, and the jersey donation is just one of the many ways they have helped. The jersey will be auctioned off during the fundraiser at a silent auction.
For more information, visit www.pittsburghspecialhockey.org
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