The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) made a significant donation for hockey lovers in northern Alberta.
EOCF donated $45,000 into five charities in Fort McMurray, Alta. to focus on growing the Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative. The groups receiving funding include:
- KidSport Wood Buffalo;
- Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta;
- Wahkohtowin Sports Circle;
- Fort McMurray Minor Hockey; and
- The Royals Inclusive Hockey Program.
Jess Thompson is the Director of Development for the EOCF and joined the Raven to discuss why their group selected the Wood Buffalo region.
The EOFC will also pledge to match any investment up to $100,000 to double it’s efforts to ensure 100,000 kids play hockey. Thompson gave more details about their goal of making 100,000 kids play hockey.
Anyone who wishes to make a donation to the cause can contact the EOCF on their website.
