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!
Dave Repsher Update
Dave has left the building!
With great joy we would like to share that Dave “D-Rep” Repsher has left his hospital room for the comfort of his own apartment with Amanda and Turq!! This is incredible news and a HUGE step in the journey of DAWG Nation’s toughest member.
Dave was burned over 90% of his body on July 3, 2015 when the Flight for Life helicopter he was riding in crashed in S…
My Journey – Sean “Gags” Gagnon
Complete Mystery
I heard someone say that ALS – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a puzzle, and that couldn’t be more true but there are so many layers to it that it’s difficult to describe it with words alone. Here is my brief attempt.
Recently I have been thinking of how to relate this disease to those who don’t have it. It’s not my favorite…
From Macaire Mousseau
Thank you does not feel like enough.
While it’s been over three months now since Butch’s passing, the love and support for Butch and our family continues to amaze us. “Thank you” does not feel like enough when it comes to expressing how grateful we are! Not only for the tremendous generosity shown from around the country, but also for all of the numerous prayers, kind words, incredible stori…
From the captain of Team Minnesota
DAWG Bowl VI was really special, I have a DAWG Bowl jersey signed by my hockey hero, Martin Richardson!
From the captain of Team Minnesota — Wes Syverson:
I am a pastor, retired now, 69 years old.
I also play hockey. My church supported its community by providing finances and goods to: two women’s shelters (battered and chemical abuse), community food shelf (including neighborhood food…
Back to School!
I had the pleasure of meeting Cody “Beeks” Beekman four years ago. We met while Cody was at Craig Hospital recovering from a life changing car accident. Cody and I have grown close over the last few years and I’ve watched firsthand his physical and emotional struggles and even bore witness to a very scary brush with death.
This spring, Beeks took a very big step as he started his college car…
Meet Sean Gagnon
Sean needs help with medical expenses.
Sean was diagnosed with ALS in November of 2014. At the time he was attending Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, and in his first year of study to become a Chiropractor.
Sean’s hockey participation began at the age of 6 in the Pikes Peak Amatuer Hockey Association in Colorado Springs. He played thru all levels which culminated with 2 years play…
Evan Hanlon
Evan’s medical bills are astronomical.
Evan Hanlon is a Colorado Native who started playing roller hockey around the age of 8. When Evan turned 18, he joined a team in Blackhawk and quickly became one of the highest scoring and most valuable players on the roster. Fast forward a few years and Evan is now bartending for his old Blackhawk team captain, Garrett Ladd, at ‘Bout Time Pub …
Butch Mousseau
A tragic fall.
The beloved Butch “Butchy” Mousseau, a long time referee and important member of the Colorado hockey community left us on Friday, March 25th. Butchy fell awkwardly during the warm-ups of the WCHA semifinal match-up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the fall resulted in a severe head injury and led to the passing of this kind and gentle soul.
USCHO ARTICLE
Giving B…
Torin Perret
Torin needs help with uncovered medical expenses.
Torin and his family have been very active in the hockey community for a long time. Torin has played hockey for years in YMCA leagues as well as in the High Plains Hockey League at his high school. And most recently has been playing in an adult hockey league in Fort Collins while attending CSU. His dad is a hockey coach, and his sis…
Special Honor for a Special DAWG
Many of you aren’t aware that I was born in England and immigrated to North America at a young age. As a youngster I was not a citizen of the United States, but I always felt like an “American.” Once I reached legal age it was very important to me to take the steps to become a citizen and in the years since so have my mother, father and brother. To our family, becoming Americans wasn’t a birthr…
Get Better Butchy
My First Post.
(Al Sterner’s Note: I wrote this article on 3/22, three days before my friend Butchy Mousseau passed away. It was full of hope, and I’m just gutted that it didn’t work out that way. But if you don’t mind, I’d like to leave it intact, even though things changed so much after it was posted.)
About a month ago, my DAWG Nation family asked if I’d like to start writing a blog po…
He’s a Stand Up Stand Up
Steve “Mudflap” McGrew headlines the 6th Annual Stand Up for DAWG Nation
Wednesday, March 16, at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.
McGrew has opened for Dolly Parton and the Beach Boys among others, is a 3 time CMA winner and had his own special on Comedy Central.
Steve has been doing comedy for 30 years and calls Parker, Colorado home.
OPENING DRAW
Jeff: Making peo…