Barb Aidelbaum is a devoted member of the HEROS family, as a co-founder and part of the HEROS Board of Directors. Her dedication to not only coaching but to every student she's ever worked with, has been invaluable to the HEROS program, and we thought it would be...
HEROS News
Kids get big life lessons from the game of hockey
January 7, 2016 | Valerie Fortney | Calgary Herald He was a kid with few prospects, getting into trouble with the police as he flirted with gang life. He was only eight years old. “Everything a family would need was an issue,” says Malik Walker of his early years...
HEROS in Ireland
Martina Byrne is a Youth Development Officer with Finglas Youth Service, in the Republic of Ireland. Finglas is one of the most marginalized and socially deprived areas of Dublin. Her job involves working with some of the most vulnerable young people in the area; the...
HEROS Across Canada
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) celebrates ice hockey while giving an opportunity for young people to grow while learning life and hockey skills. Personal growth and success off of the ice isn't reserved for the participants though. Meet Madeline, a long...
A Heroic Teacher
Justin Borsato is committed to teaching. He is a Grade 7 teacher in one of the toughest elementary schools in Vancouver, British Columbia, yet Justin remains passionate about his students. Combining his love for the game of hockey and his work with at risk youth in...
Ringing the TSX bell for charity
Wed, Dec 3, 2014 – Terron Falk from CIBC joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the 30th annual CIBC Miracle Day where employees are asked to donate their fees and commissions to children in need.
HITMEN AND MEG ENERGY LAUNCH HELGY’S HEROES
Tuesday, November 25, 2014Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen and captain Kenton Helgesen are proud to announce details on a new community program, Helgy’s Heroes presented by MEG Energy.The initiative will provide low income families with tickets to attend a Hitmen home...
“Welcome CBC’s Radio Guy”
Listen as CBC's Paul Karchut joined HEROS Bowness for an inside look at what a day looks like from the eyes of the HEROS.
HEROS Invited to 2014 NHL Heritage Classic: Video
The Vancouver Canucks invite HEROS participants to join in the fun at the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. canucks.com
Hometown HEROS
Every Canadian child has scored the winning goal in a hockey game for the ages - even if its only in their own mind. Many of Canada’s youth are having the chance to do this for their local minor hockey teams too. For those who are less fortunate and live in more...