Cappy’s Corner
An entertaining blog to help you stay in touch with of our fearless leader. You will have a front row seat to the life and times of Cappy as you bear witness to his life of “no coincidences”. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes funny, but always inspirational, you won’t want to miss a single post!
DAWG Bowl XI Recap
DAWG Bowl XI is in the books!
DAWG Bowl XI is a wrap, and it truly was a culmination of support that shined through the tough moments from the past year. This year’s DAWG Bowl had loss and tears that were graced with the support of the hockey community.
We thankfully were able to support four amazing recipients but more importantly showed the hockey community is a family and is her…
Comedy Works 2020 Recap
Thank you to all that attended and supported the 2020 “Stand-Up for DAWG Nation” event!
Finanlly…We LAUGH Together
Marty Richardson Mike FreemanDerrick Stroup Josh Blue was the headliner for the event!
Laughs, cheers and a few tears once again filled the Comedy Works in DTC for the annual “Stand Up for DAWG Nation” event. Led by Josh Blue, the “full house” was treated to big laughs, …
Tee it Up 2020 Recap
Another huge success!
The tenth annual Tee It Up for DAWG Nation was another huge success as we once again witnessed the power of a community rallying together to help a family in need. Sponsors, golfers, supporters and volunteers bonded together to lift up the O’Keefe family both financially and emotionally on this magical day! Their eight month old son, Kieran, has already persevered multi…
DAWG Nation Fishing Trip
World class fly fishing and building community at DAWG Nation’s annual fishing trip was in abundance! Special thanks to Park Range Ranch, our fishing guides, trip sponsors, and master chef, world class fishing guide and our trip planner…Nigel Richardson (Mr. Everything). We were especially honored to host two incredible veterans, and our sled hockey colleagues, Ralph DeQuebec and Brandon Adam…
DAWG Bowl X Recap
DAWG Bowl X is in the books
DAWG Bowl X is in the books and the 2020 event exceeded even our wildest expectations! Despite the challenges of running a tournament during a pandemic, we witnessed GIVING BACK at a record level as over $250,000 was raised over the course of our inspiring five day tournament! At the same time we created memories that will truly last a lifetime and helped …
DAWG Bowl X Taking Shape
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Special thanks for the Denver Post’s Mike Chambers for another tremendous article on our organization! This one promotes and showcases the upcoming DAWG Bowl while highlighting some of the BIG names that will be on hand this year. Lots more …
DAWG Rink Takes Next Step
As DAWG Nation grows so do our aspirations to positively impact the world! The journey is not an easy one, and one that will truly take a village. The worldwide pandemic has certainly created challenges, but adversity makes it all that more rewarding. Please take a moment to catch up on the incredible progress we have made and continue to make. Let’s change the world together!
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Giving Tuesday Keeps Giving
Generous donations continue to flow in to DAWG Nation
The generosity of the community of supporters surrounding DAWG Nation exceeded expectations yet again! Over one hundred and thirty donors responded to the call both on #GivingTuesdayNow held on May 5th and beyond. We finished the day so grateful for all the donors, notes and efforts of our video guests that displayed the breadth and dep…
Axl Needs Your Prayers
Kyle Quincey’s son fights on!
Hello DAWG Nation. We are once again asking for your thoughts and prayers. Longtime NHLer Kyle “Q-DAWG” Quincey is a fixture at DAWG Nation events and is always willing to lend a hand in supporting the hockey community. Now it’s time to return the favor as the Quincey’s need your support more than ever. Kyle and Rachel are a terrific couple that have been blesse…
Donate to Tony Salazar
Imperative Medication
At the age of 17 Tony Salazar suffered a knee on knee hit in the CHSAA state playoff game. The hit triggered a series of events that have forever changed his life. Blood clots landed Tony in the hospital for and extended period and several months after that initial injury Tony was given the clearance to resume playing hockey. In his first game with Metro State Universi…
#GivingTuesdayNow
A Global Day of Giving
#GivingTuesdayNow May 5, 2020, is a global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Please consider making a gift to DNHF to help our community when they need it most. All donations are tax-deductible. This current crisis has compounded the crisis our recipients are already facing, so your support is app…
Zlata Leading the Charge!
Here’s a quick update in the “big heart” department. About a month ago, Zlata Hejduk shared that she and her company, Loro Lino, would be making and donating masks for those who need it most. Zlata reached out to DAWG Nation for volunteers and the generosity started rolling in! Heidi Trubacz. Judy Vennard and Gretchen Ehlers were just two of the many volunteers that have helped Zlata and Loro L…