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In March 2007, The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation officially opened the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Family Resource Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital to provide a place of respite and comfort for the patients and their families... MORE
Golf Classic presented by First Communications
Hockey Fest Carnival and Auction presented by UNIVAR
Black Tie. Blue Jackets. Style Show presented by Kelly BMW
Other Programs/Events:
-Rick Bands
Hats For Heroes
-Hats For Heroes Night presented by bd's mongolian barbeque
-bd's mongolian barbeque Hats For Heroes night
-Paper Hat Challenge presented by bd's mongolian barbeque
Hockey Holidays
-Festival of Trees
-Puck Surprise
-Bug Love
-Great Puck Patch
-Mini-Sticks 'O Plenty
Game Nights
-Stinger Birthday Drops
-Game Night Raffle
-GameTime Auction
Foundation-Ticketing Partnerships
-Tickets For Charity
-CBJ Player Ticket Sections
-Ticketing Fundraisers
The Columbus Blue Jackets established the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation in Mar. 2000. This grant-making, 501(c) 3, public charity was formed to utilize the unique resources of its professional athletes, coaches and staff to help improve the quality of life throughout the community.
The Foundation donates time, resources and financial support to organizations committed to meeting the educational, cultural, health and wellness needs of people throughout Central Ohio. A primary focus of the Foundation is the "Stick with Kids" initiative from which a percentage of the annual proceeds are designated to the development of youth and amateur hockey.
The proceeds raised annually by the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation are designated as follows:
- 75%: Grant recipients throughout the community
- 25%: Youth and amateur hockey development
The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation awarded grants to the following local 501(c) 3 organizations:
PEDIATRIC CANCER
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation ($100,000/third installment of $1.5 million gift over 15 years) – Grant continues to support the
Flying Horse Farms ($25,000) – Grant supports the construction of the
Adventures For Wish Kids ($12,000) – Grant will provide a Blue Jackets game adventure for approximately 275 family members of young patients who are being treated for life-threatening illnesses. The VIP experience includes game tickets, food and beverage courtesy of Sportservice and a private post-game visit with several Blue Jackets players.
KidShare – OhioHealth Cancer Services ($10,000) – Grant enables the Foundation to support adult cancer patients and their families as part of the NHL Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. Part of the gift funds the six-week group program that was developed by Riverside Cancer Services to help children and their parents learn about and cope with feelings related to a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Flashes of Hope ($8,000) – Grant supports this non-profit organization’s mission to create uplifting photographs of children fighting cancer and life-threatening. The gift provides for monthly photo shoots for young patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital and each family receives a free portfolio of images and a Blue Jackets and FSN Ohio co-branded fleece blanket.
EDUCATION
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CHILDREN'S HEALTH & SAFETY
Easter Seals ($68,000/first installment of $111,000 gift over two years) – Grant supports the local chapter’s soon-to-open Life Skills Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to replicate a home environment in which patients will engage in physical therapy simulating real-world applications. The grant provides name entitlement and Blue Jackets branding at the new center.
Deaf Initiatives ($5,000) – Grant assists in sending hearing impaired youth and their families to attend various conferences
Mid-Ohio FoodBank ($25,000) – An emergency grant was awarded in response to the FoodBank’s critical need to fill local food pantries this past winter.
YOUTH & AMATEUR HOCKEY
High School Hockey Scholarships ($8,000) – Two scholarships were awarded to graduating high school senior hockey players who best exemplify academic excellence and participate in extracurricular activities and community service work. This year, Scott Wilkie (
FlexxCoach ($5,000) – Grant covers cost of providing state-of-the-art coaching software to approximately 100
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Application for Funding
Since its inception in March 2000, the Foundation has granted over $1.9 million in grants, sponsorships and autographed merchandise in support of local non-profits. In 2002, the Foundation established an endowment fund to ensure the future of the Foundation. The board meets yearly to review the applications for funding and distributes all grants the end of the Blue Jackets season in the beginning of April.
Download a grant application (PDF)
Each month the Foundation donates $300 in autographed Blue Jackets merchandise to non-profit organizations to assist in their fundraising efforts.
Due to the significant number of requests the Blue Jackets Foundation receives daily for both player appearances and merchandise donations, we have established guidelines and criteria as to how we will provide support to non-profit organizations. These guidelines are in place to assure fairness, professionalism and to maximize the support the Blue Jackets Foundation can provide the greater Columbus community. Please note that all donation requests must be received on company letterhead six-weeks ahead of the date of your event.
Download the Columbus Blue Jackets donation policy in PDF format.
| 2007-2008 Regular Season | |||||
| SKATERS: | GP | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| R. Nash | 80 | 38 | 31 | 2 | 69 |
| N. Zherdev | 82 | 26 | 35 | -9 | 61 |
| M. Peca | 65 | 8 | 26 | -1 | 34 |
| R. Hainsey | 78 | 8 | 24 | -7 | 32 |
| J. Chimera | 81 | 14 | 17 | -5 | 31 |
| M. Malhotra | 71 | 11 | 18 | -3 | 29 |
| D. Vyborny | 66 | 7 | 19 | -8 | 26 |
| D. Fritsche | 69 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 22 |
| J. Novotny | 65 | 8 | 14 | -10 | 22 |
| R. Klesla | 82 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 18 |
| GOALIES: | W | L | OT | Sv% | GAA |
| P. Leclaire | 24 | 17 | 6 | .919 | 2.25 |
| F. Norrena | 10 | 19 | 6 | .896 | 2.72 |
| Full Team Stats >> | |||||
