Molson in the Community

Photo L-R: Jason Blake, Toronto Maple Leaf; Steve Ferreira, Molson Coors Representative; Sean Didier; The New Fairbank Hotel, Guest; Brian Mitchell, President, Arrive Alive DRIVE SOBER

The 2010 season “Molson Canadian Cup Challenge” is on!  Jason Blake is no stranger and received this award numerous time last season.  He is back in the “Molson Canadian Cup” spotlight again for December points win.  Jason’s charity of choice – arrive alive DRIVE SOBER, one close to my heart as well, receives the $1000.00.

Photo L-R: Rod Monkman, Molson Coors Representative; Heidi Spannbauer, Team Up Foundation; Craig Kowalchuk, Emma’s Back Porch; Jonas Gustavsson, Toronto Maple Leaf

Team Up Foundation is Jonas Gustavsson’s charity choice to receive the $1000.00 as the “Molson Canadian Cup” winner for November.  For more info on Team Up Foundation, visit mlseteamupfoundation.org.

Photo L-R: Tomas Kaberle, Toronto Maple Leaf; Angelo Raso, Molson Coors Representative; Vito Ferrone, VP Operations, The Liberty Group, Horto Au, Special Olympics.

Our first “Molson Canadian Cup” winner of the 2009 – 2010 hockey season is Tomas Kaberle.  Way to go Tomas!! Tomas’ fav charity is the Special Olympics, who will receive the $1000.00 donation.  For more information on how you can help visit Special Olympics.

Stay tuned….Cheers CaroleB

Last Wednesday night was the final “Molson Cup On Ice Donation” and I was able to be a part of it.  I have to admit I was as excited as the guests were.  It was great to meet the MLSE Crew that makes it all happen behind the scenes.

Upon my arrival I was signed in by Alicia, she is involved with the Leafs Fund for Kids, and taken to an area while we waited for the rest of the Team that would be on ice with the March winner of the Molson Cup.

I met Kevin Stauch, guest of Joel’s, owner and operator of  Oscar’s Roadhouse in Brampton and Tracey Ferguson,Variety – The Children’s Village.  I wish I had more time to chat, Tracey is a four time Paralympic Medalist, having won 3 Gold and 1 Bronze.  I found out that Tracey began her athletic career at Variety Village aspiring to represent Canada in the Games.  Tracey credits Variety Village as having played an instrumental role in achieving her athletic goals.

Photo L – R: Joel Apostolon, Molson Representative for Brampton; Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leaf; Kevin Stauch and son, Owner & Operator of Oscar’s Roadhouse, Brampton, ON; Tracey Ferguson, Variety – The Children’s Charity.

Jason Blake has won the Molson Cup again, Way to go Jason!!

The charity that received the “On Ice Molson Cup Donation” at Tuesday nights TML game at the Air Canada Centre was Autism Speaks Canada.  Imagine the inability to communicate your  feelings, to voice your opinion or  tell someone you love them?  It is unimaginable, right?  Autism is a complex brain disorder which inhibits the ability to communicate and form relationships.

Autism Speaks is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to bringing hope to all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.  The primary goals are to raise awareness and to fund biomedical research that will lead to better treatment and ultimately, a cure. To learn more or make a donation, please visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.

Thank you Suzanne and Scotty for opening my eyes and listening with my heart. Carole

Photo L-R: Jason Blake, Toronto Maple Leaf; Angie Camara, Director of Marketing, Ink Entertainment; Scott McCannell, Molson Sales Rep; Suzanne Lanthier, Executive Director, Autism Speaks Canada and her son Scotty.

Jason Blake is working hard and it is paying off.  He is the Molson Cup winner for both January and February and as the winner presents the  “On Ice Molson Cup Donation” to selected charities.

The charity receiving the $1,000.00 in January was Special Olympics and February featured The Justin Eves Foundation.

February 2009 Molson Cup Donation

Photo L-R: Jason Blake, Toronto Maple Leafs; Dave Barton, Jack Astors; Adam Rand, Molson; Ernie Eves, Former Premier of Ontario and Chair, Justin Eves Foundation.

I was introduced to the Justin Eves Foundation early in my career here in Government Affairs and have seen how The “Minds In Motion Awards” impact our students with learning disabilities.  If it were not for the Foundation, many students would never realize their true potential and experience post secondary education.  This award helps offset the cost of tutors, note takers, special software and other accommodations  that may be required by the student.  For more information on this great cause visit the website at www.justinevesfoundation.com.

March is around the corner, maybe Jason will have a Molson Cup hat trick!!!

Have a great day, Carole