Danbury Whalers Weekly - Yes! Grace Rocks to Promote Helmet Safety
September 27, 2011 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Whalers News Release
The Danbury Whalers will drop the puck for their season opener at home on October 27th with a fundraiser to support the Yes! Grace Rocks Foundation's Helmet Safety Campaign.
The evening will include a Chuck-a-Puck competition for fans at intermission and a silent auction for Danbury Whalers experiences. A portion of the proceeds from the Chuck-a-Puck competition and ticket sales for the game, as well as all the proceeds from the silent auction, will benefit Yes! Grace Rocks.
Yes! Grace Rocks is a non-profit foundation based in Southbury, CT that provides support for the families of children with serious brain injuries or illnesses. The foundation was formed two years ago to honor and support Grace Sturm, a New Fairfield 10-year-old girl currently recovering from surgery for a brain tumor.
"We chose to promote helmet safety this year targeting teens because this is the age young people stop wearing helmets because they are seen as uncool," said Claire Craven, chairperson of the campaign for Yes! Grace Rocks. "Each year, 1.4 million people in the United States suffer traumatic brain injuries, often leading to permanent disabilities or death, and children up to age 19 are at the highest risk for such injuries."
Craven said the Yes! Grace Rocks board members were inspired to start the Helmet Safety Campaign by the story of 17-year-old competitive swimmer Joseph Stanton, who suffered a severe brain injury while skateboarding in his driveway June of 2010. A competitive swimmer from Texas with Olympic aspirations before his accident, Stantoncontinues a long recovery from his injury. Through contacts with Yes! Grace Rocks, Stanton's family asked the foundation to support helmet safety to help prevent such injuries.
The Danbury Whalers game will take place at the Danbury Ice Arena at 7:35 p.m. against the New Jersey Outlaws. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 10. Fans can purchase tickets by emailing whalertickets@yesgracerocks.org and the Danbury Whalers will donate $4 for every adult ticket and $2 for every child's ticket sold through the promotion to Yes! Grace Rocks.
"We are excited about starting our second season in Danbury," said Keith Lombard, Danbury Whalers Assistant General Manager. "We are committed to giving back to our community and like Yes! Grace Rocks we are committed to encouraging everyone, and especially teens, to wear helmets whether they're playing hockey, biking or skateboarding. Anything we can do to help get the message out and save even one kid is worth it."
For the Chuck-a-Puck competition, fans can purchase a pack of three numbered pucks for $5 in the lobby and during intermission will be able to throw them at a target on the ice. The pucks closest to the target win a cash prize and various special offers such as food and local services. Fans also can view and bid on silent auction items in the lobby on the evening of the game, such as opportunities to practice with the team or be assistant coach for the day.
About Yes! Grace Rocks
Area friends formed Yes! Grace Rocks shortly after Grace's surgery two years ago, with the goal of raising money to aid the Sturms and other families who have children who have suffered brain injury due to accident or illness. The foundation has since expanded and is a 501(c)(3) organization providing support for things such as emergency transportation, music therapy, family assistance grants, physical therapy mats and other items to aid in recovery, and a scholarship for college students in the fields of physical or occupational therapy, special education or nursing.
For more information about the Yes! Grace Rocks, go to http://www.yesgracerocks.com/ or see the foundation's group on Facebook.
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Marcy Calovich Joins Danbury Whalers at the Director of Community Relations
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce that Marcy Calovich has joined the front office as the team's Director of Community Relations.
Calovich, a Communication Major at Keene State College, in Keene, New Hampshire is a Brookfield, Connecticut resident and played field hockey and lacrosse for Brookfield High School.
"I'm looking forward to the season and seeing the fans. We've got a lot of great plans for the year and it is such an exciting time to be part of this organization." Commented Calovich.
Marcy's role with the team will focus on the organizations off ice efforts throughout the community as well as planning events on game nights.
If you'd like to get your organization to a Danbury Whalers game, reach out to Marcy at mcalovich@thedanburywhalers.com.
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Public Power to Sponsor the Danbury Whalers Power Play Unit
The Danbury Whalers are proud to announce a partnership with Public Power - a residential and commercial energy supplier.
Since 2008, Public Power, headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut has been the leading licensed electricity supplier, and thanks to deregulation of electricity designed to help lower your utility bills.
This season Public Power will be sponsoring the Danbury Whalers power play. Look for a Public Power representative at selected Whalers games so you can find out more on how to save on your electric bill.
Public Power has focused on being the best and most conscientious customer service company in the industry.
For more information on Public Power, check out www.ppandu.com
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TK's American Café to Host Danbury Whalers Opening Night Post Game Party
New this year is Hockey Night at TK's with the Danbury Whalers
Today at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut, Danbury Whalers and Tom Kennedy, Owner & Operator of TK's America Cafe, announced that following the Danbury Whalers Opening Night game on Thursday, October 27th, the Official Danbury Whalers Post Game Party will be held at TK's American Café on 255 White Street in Danbury.
All members of the organization including players, staff, and management will head to TK's for the event. The party is open to the public and they are encouraged to attend. tks YHC6Lv-E1FmvkfVUYUmPXqbjPZHV7cYHKv784KvW0PFp]
The two organizations have also partnered up on a new promotion this year - Hockey Night at TK's. On four Wednesday's this season (11/9, 12/28, 1/11, & 2/1) fans are invited to TK's to watch an NHL hockey game with the Danbury Whalers players. Fans and Whalers players will participate in a fantasy hockey challenge with the winning fan will receive a prize package which includes a suite night at a Whalers game and gift certificates from TK's.
Standings for the participants in the Hockey Night at TK's challenge will be posted on the Danbury Whalers website. Fans will be asked to select a lineup of players from that night's game. The players will compile points through goals, assists, shots, & penalty minutes. There will be a nightly winner as well as the season long Grand Prize winner.
The game schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 9th - Rangers @ Senators
Wednesday, December 28th - Rangers @ Capitals
Wednesday, January 11th - Penguins @ Capitals
Wednesday, February 1st - Rangers @ Sabres
While the Whalers promotion only takes place on the listed dates, every Wednesday night is Hockey Night at TK's. For more information on TK's American Café, check out www.tksamericancafe.com
For further information on the Danbury Whalers, check out www.thedanburywhalers.comor call Herm Sorcher at 973-713-7547.
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