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All too often we only hear about the bad things that athletes do away from their respected teams/leagues. This is a section dedicated to showcase the good that NHL players do in their communities and beyond. As time goes by we hope to expand out of list of NHL players and the charities that they are associated with.

Theo Fleury – He is also working to start up his own charitable organization the Theoren Fleury Society for Abused Men (not officially started yet).

• Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada: “The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is a national not-for-profit voluntary medical research Foundation. Its mission is to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease. To achieve its mission, the Foundation is committed to raising increasing funds for medical research. The CCFC is one of the world’s leaders in non-governmental, per capita funding of IBD research. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $65 million in major medical research projects.”

• Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness: “The Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness is a national, charitable organization that has served Canadians since 1993.The Centre’s mandate is to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of abuse through education and public awareness.CCAA operates solely on private donations with no sustaining funds from any government body.”

• 1in6 – The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives.

• Alcoholics Anonymous® - is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings

• KaBoom: “KaBOOM! is a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America’s children.Our mission is to create great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities. Ultimately, we envision a place to play within walking distance of every child in America.”

Cam Janssen of the St. Louis Blues

• St. Louis Fisher House: “The St. Louis VA Medical Center has been designated as a “Polytrauma Center” for treating Veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. To provide treatment for Veterans suffering from single or multiple traumas, specialized care is provided for: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, advanced prosthetics, and mental health.”