HEROS News

By the time Justin Borsato reached WHL and university level hockey, he realized that highly competitive hockey wasn’t really for him. He decided to focus on “playing for fun” and he knew as soon as he started teaching at Britannia Elementary School his love for the...

Eyes wide and in awe, the HEROS stood at the top of the Empire State building realizing that there was so much to see in this world. New York was an additional stop after the Willie O’Ree Weekend in Philadelphia as part of the NHL’s Hockey Is For...

KPMG’s relationship with HEROS is led by Scott Jeffery, a partner in KPMG’s Vancouver office.  Scott has a passion for hockey and  believes that sport can lead to positive impacts in the community. KPMG’s involvement with HEROS was initiated through a mining-industry...

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...

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 !

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...