The Hockey Mom Foundation is a non-profit organization that honours Hockey Moms anywhere in the world by raising funds for the benefit of cancer survivors, and by establishing one-time monetary donations to such worthy non-profit organizations focused on the treatment of brain cancer and other forms of cancer. The Hockey Mom Foundation has established numerous programs to benefit not only cancer survivors but also their family and friends, through the use of promotional items and through the provision of direct monetary support. Through this website you can learn about the different programs and activities of the Hockey Mom Foundation and how you can help. By making a single online donation through the Hockey Mom Foundation, you will be helping not just one child, but millions of children around the world who are fighting against brain cancer and other forms of devastating medical conditions.
The Hockey Mom Foundation was started by two former hockey players, Kimmoose and Laura Lackey, who were inspired by the need to provide funds and assistance to children in need, especially with cancer research. With the help of the Lackeys, the foundation began raising funds in the mid 1990’s, which are provided to and gifted by a large group of fans. Today, the Hockey Mom Foundation has grown to over thirty-five thousands of beneficiaries. Amongst the many cancer research and treatment grants, the hockey moms of Cleveland Clinic receive financial support for the treatment and cure of pediatric brain cancer.
The Hockey Mom Foundation was created so that kids, who are enjoying playing ice hockey as a form of exercise, can not only earn some extra money by doing so, but also gain valuable knowledge and skills by participating in charitable work. Many hockey moms feel very fortunate to have not only their kids playing the game, but they are able to make a positive impact in the lives of others through their generosity and kindness. They not only teach these skills during practice, but also by participating in various charity events such as the Hockey Mom Artic Regional Skills Competition held yearly. In order to enhance the experience, many women design and create customized hockey sweaters that are sold to raise funds.
The Hockey Mom Foundation works closely with local hockey organizations to provide scholarship opportunities for hockey moms. Many of the local hockey teams have also reached out to help spread the word about the Hockey Mom Foundation and its mission. These teams have created hockey programs for girls, boys, and girls in gradeschool through adult, in an effort to provide every little girl and boy with a fulfilling experience while learning about the game of hockey.
One of the goals of the Hockey Mom Foundation is to raise funds for the treatment and cure for pediatric cancer. Through the Hockey Mom Foundation, hockey moms are provided with the opportunity to not only enjoy a night at the hockey game, but to participate in a charitable activity that also benefits children suffering from cancer. Each year, the organization highlights a Hockey Mom in an annual game day at a local ice rink. Hundreds of fans, family and friends participate in the event to watch as hockey moms from all over the world battle cancer, one child at a time. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hockey Mom Foundation and its cause.
This past summer, Hockey Mom felt like she had missed out on a very good opportunity to raise much needed money and support wonderful children, when her son was diagnosed with lymphoma. The cancer had spread and had now spread to the breast and ovarian cancer cells as well. Hockey Mom is doing her part by fundraising for the Hockey Mom Foundation. She has reached out to local radio stations to donate her story and has even started a blog to document her journey. She has created t-shirts with sayings and auctioned them online. So far, she has raised over $1000 and is on her way to securing another grant to give to a child in need.