Fan Creations, Prolete Sports And Operation Hat Trick (OHT) Announce Licensing Partnership To Support Injured Veterans And Service Members

CUMMING, GA, BEVERLY, MA, and HAMPTON, NH, (February 22, 2022) – Operation Hat Trick (OHT) today announced partnerships with Fan Creations a, home décor and gifts brand, and Prolete Sports Merchandise, a custom apparel brand.

OHT has granted both companies non-exclusive rights to produce a comprehensive line of OHT-only custom home décor/gifts and apparel merchandise, respectively. These products will be offered to consumers via each company’s websites, with an interest in supporting wounded and recovering veterans and service members.

“Fan Creations and Prolete Sports are going to be great partners for OHT to work with, as they deliver high quality and creative home décor and apparel items to help support our nation’s veterans,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Operation Hat Trick. “We value this commitment and believe our partnerships will positively impact our mission.”

“Our partnership with Operation Hat Trick is an exciting opportunity for us to give back to those who have already given so much!” says David Sullivan, Sales Manager at Fan Creations.

Of the new partnership, Matt Lampert, Owner of Prolete Sports, says “It's an honor to be able to show my creative side through custom apparel and to help generate awareness and support to the wounded service members and veterans.”


About Operation Hat Trick

Operation Hat Trick is recognized by GuideStar as a Platinum seal of transparency organization for its responsible (https:/learn.guidestar.org/platinum). Dedicated to Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side at Arlington National Cemetery, OHT never forgets their sacrifice.

OHT is differentiated from other veteran-focused nonprofits by its innovative operating model. OHT pioneered the first national philanthropic co-branded cause marketing retail apparel licensing program. Rather than relying on donations to raise money, OHT receives a royalty on every product purchase of co-branded apparel and merchandise in conjunction with over 500 supporting American colleges and universities, as well as many NHL, NBA and MiLB teams. Its products are also available via online retailers such as Fanatics, Amazon and national retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Kohl’s, Lids, Scheels and more.

Support and learn more about Operation Hat Trick by visiting operationhattrick.org.


About Fan Creations

OHTFan Creations has become a leader in the design, development and distribution of home decor and gift items, from fan based merchandise to themed leisure collections. Growing rapidly, new products are always being created and their facility is continuously growing to meet supplier needs.

You can find their unique products in over 2000 retailers nationwide in various storefronts & online. Both custom & personalized product is also available upon request & has a quick turnaround. They are licensed by the NFL, NCAA, MLB, NHL & MLS. For more information, visit fan-creations.com.


About Prolete Sports

OHTProlete Sports was founded in 2020 and focused on manufacturing wool varsity jackets. Prolete then turned their focus to hockey-related apparel. They are a manufacturer of USA Hockey apparel as well. You can visit their site at . proletesports.com.