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Mission

We’re committed to helping our hockey family.

We, the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, are committed to supporting the hockey family. By accessing the unique power and compassion of the hockey community, we celebrate life and provide help in times of need.

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Overview

Making a Difference

In January of 2011, a small group of adult recreation league hockey players decided to create a foundation to help others. What started as a “passing of a hat” and a simple idea to honor a fallen friend has blossomed into an important resource for the hockey community across North America.

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to providing aid and opportunities for persons with and without disabilities. Our programs are designed to help gain confidence, independence the eventually be become the cornerstone in helping another family in need.

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DAWG Values

What We Stand For

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation believes in the power of ice hockey to give persons with and without disabilities the opportunity to gain independence and confidence through playing ice hockey and in the power of the ice hockey community to help amateur ice hockey players and their families in times of need.

At DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, we believe that every ice hockey player, regardless of level or ability, should Play Hard. Play Fair. Give Back.™

Since its inception, the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation has been able to give out millions of dollars to positively impact the lives of many families in need. For the weekend warrior recovering from a nasty injury or a family dealing with a serious illness, DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation has provided resources and amazing acts of human kindness that have not only changed the lives of our recipients but also our volunteers at the same time.

It has been an amazing journey so far and absolutely could not have occurred without the countless volunteer hours of many and the incredible generosity of many more.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to check out our “Giving Back” page. Our recipients are a very diverse group of men and women, and they’re young and not so young. But what they all have in common is that they are part of our hockey community, and they’ve gone through a difficult period of their lives. DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation exists to help these people.

A huge “Thank You” to all of you that have made all this possible! You have made and continue to make the world a better place.

We’re proud to give more than 90% of our funds directly to players and their families in times of need. Check out our full financials below.

Our Financials

We, the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, are committed to supporting the hockey family. By accessing the unique power and compassion of the hockey community, we celebrate life and provide help in times of need.

Our Mission

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We’re a registered non-profit organization led by hockey players and passionate hockey fans. We exist to help our hockey community in times of need.

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