Colts Donate $500,000 to Local Schools
December 18, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Barrie Colts News Release
Barrie Colts Donate $500,000 to Adopt a School Program
(Barrie Colts)
Barrie, ON- The Barrie Colts have reached a milestone with their Adopt A School Program.
Now in it's 5th season, the Colts Adopt A School program has reached the mark of $500,000 being donated to schools in Simcoe County. Each home game night, a different school is selected as being their 'official school game'.
Colts players visit the school and attend a school assembly to talk to the kids and help promote the night. The school then sells tickets to the game at a special group rate. The Colts make a donation to that school of $6 for each ticket sold. The school choir is invited to go on the ice and sing the national anthem on the night of their game.
Monies raised through the program have been used to buy everything from sports equipment, to playground equipment, musical instruments and helped fund trips and outings.
"We are so happy that this program has been such a success. It really is a win, win situation for all involved," said Colts president Howie Campbell. "It's great for our players to go to the schools and talk to the students about all kinds of subjects. It creates some excitement at the schools and in the rink when they come to the games, and we can help provide some much needed funds to schools in Simcoe County."
"I work with the schools to schedule their nights and I love taking our players to the school visits. The kids get so excited; it's great to see," said Melissa Bromley who manages the program for the Barrie Colts. "And seeing how they use the monies raised is rewarding."
"We have been in the program and have had a few school nights now. Our students really enjoy the school visits. And it's always a fun night to come to the game and see the kids and parents having such a good time," said Codrington Public School teacher Kim Redmond. "Of course the money raised is truly appreciated. We have been able to fund things that we otherwise would simply not have."
The Barrie Colts are involved in many activities in the community. You can learn more about the adopt a school program and other community initiatives of the Colts at www.barriecolts.com.
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