She’s a force to be reckoned with. Her undying passion for sports and her belief in creating an effective environment for children to learn and grow makes Laurie Lamarche an inspirational volunteer at the Toronto Jane & Finch chapter of HEROS. Growing up as a...
HEROS News
Dallin Takes Flight!
Thanks to Air Canada Fan Flight and The Flames Foundation Dallin will be heading on the road with the Flames to see them in action against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. We hope you have an amazing time Dallin !
HEROS Player Profile – Hailey
Out of all the activities Hailey had tried, whether it be gymnastics, dance or soccer, it was hockey that won her heart, “I felt like I did all these other different sports before hockey but it never did anything for me. I wanted something more extreme.” Ultimately,...
Super HEROS take to the ice at the Saddledome
Our Super HEROS were treated to a special day at the Saddledome where they took the ice and even got to meet the first mascot in NHL history, Harvey the Hound! HEROS own Harnarayan Singh was on hand to capture all the smiles on Flames TV and interviewed some of...
Sponsor Profile – DLA Piper
Over the course of more than 20 years, DLA Piper has been an irreplaceable behind the scenes supporter of HEROS. It started with helping incorporate our charity, then assisting with contracts and other legal paperwork and now our partnership extends well beyond...
HEROS Profile – Mark and Juma
Mark began his journey with HEROS as so many of our volunteers do, a passion for hockey and a desire to create a positive influence in his community. “I found out it was less about the hockey, and more using hockey as a mechanism to help the children with self-esteem...
HEROS Ambassador Willie O’Ree Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Induction weekend is a focal point in the NHL schedule where the sports most honoured former stars and contributors have their names etched into the game’s history. In November 2018 the hockey world acknowledged the tremendous...
HEROS Profile – Terron Falk
A stock-broker during the day and a full-time dad and HEROS volunteer, Terron Falk has a full and busy life. Terron’s been with HEROS since its early days and while his position has changed – from the chairman of the organization and now chairman emeritus and helping...
Volunteer Profile – Kelly & Roy
Dynamic duos are often a powerful one-two punch in the sports world and HEROS has our very own behind the scenes of the HEROS Sunshine Coast chapter, Kelly and Roy. Both have different levels of hockey experience: Kelly’s been playing hockey for over 30 years, whereas...
More than hockey – Mark and K’s Story
If you look closely at the hockey helmets of the 800 children in the HEROS program you may notice something new: a decal that resembles a pair of glasses. It may not seem like an obvious icon for a hockey program but the story behind that little sticker is how every...