Operation Hat Trick and Red River Charitable Foundation Continue their Support of Six Warrior Ice Hockey Programs
HAMPTON, N.H. (September 15, 2020) – Operation Hat Trick, a nonprofit that supports the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of its branded merchandise, in partnership with the Red River Charitable Foundation, will make a second round of donations in a two-year commitment to six Warrior Ice Hockey programs throughout the country.
The donations will be used to obtain ice time for the teams to practice, which is critical for the advancement of the teams and the therapeutic benefits of the programs. Getting the veterans on the ice to practice improves bonds, morale and companionship that will build resilience, at a time when veterans need it more than ever.
The organizations that OHT and RRCF are partnering with include the following:
- North Carolina Warrior Hockey Program in Raleigh, NC
- Charleston Warriors Sled Hockey in Charleston, SC
- Challenge Alaska/Alaska Warriors Hockey in the Anchorage, Alaska area
- Minnesota Ice Hockey Warriors Hockey in St. Paul, MN
- Capital Beltway Warriors in the Washington, DC area
- Ice Vets Adaptive Sports in New Hampshire and Vermont
“Operation Hat Trick is proud to continue our commitment of support of these teams to make a difference for those in need as we strive to fill some critical gaps in care,” said Dot Sheehan, founder, president/CEO of Operation Hat Trick. “Our mission is to support the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, so the missions of these organizations fit perfectly.”
“Connection is so important for all of us right now, but particularly those who may feel disconnected in ways we couldn’t imagine,” said Kim Vacca, Red River Charitable Foundation Director. “We are thrilled the Red River Charitable Foundation is able to provide the time on the ice for veterans to connect, to play and to heal.”
Since 2014, Operation Hat Trick has donated over $1.7 million to various veteran service organizations to support the recovery of service members and veterans.
Operation Hat Trick began in 2008 in honor of two fallen Navy SEALS, Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, who are buried next to each other at Arlington National Cemetery. The nonprofit works with colleges and universities, sports leagues, companies and fans across the U.S. to honor active-duty military and veterans through the sale of its branded merchandise.
The Red River Charitable Foundation supports veterans and their families by partnering with veteran organizations to offer services not currently provided by the VA or other government agencies. This includes technology career counseling and mentorships, emergency monetary assistance, service dog matching and sponsorship of adaptive sports clinics.
For more information on Operation Hat Trick, visit operationhattrick.org.
For more information on the Red River Charitable Foundation, visit redrivercharitablefoundation.com.
Media contacts:
Melinda Walker
Red River
melinda.walker@redriver.com
818-261-4585
Trey Derrenbacker
Operation Hat Trick
trey@operationhattrick.org
757-277-2754
