Charity Hockey Game to Support Neurodiverse Children

What an incredible experience! We teamed up with Sam Daskalopoulos from Scoring Goals for the Community to host our 1st Charity Hockey Game on Saturday September 27th at the Stouffville Arena. Scoring Goals for the Community has supported numerous charities since 2017 and has raised over $169,000 for various causes. We are so grateful for Sam’s support and couldn’t have done this without him. Be sure to follow Scoring Goals for the Community on Instagram for updates on future events.

(Left to Right) Natalie Abkarian Cimini, Lorenzo Cimini, Sam Daskalopoulos, Leo Cimini and Michael Cimini *(photography by Audra Bradbury,* *North of 42*)

We had a number of sponsors who supported us and we are so grateful for their generosity:

ICON Digital - Jersey Sponsor
Trentadue & Torres Group - Media Sponsor, Player Sponsor and Silent Auction Sponsor
1Face Skin Clinic - Silver Sponsor
Rose Perri & Associates - Silver Sponsor
Victoria Square - Silver Sponsor
Asteri Foot Clinic - Entry Ticket Sponsor
Stouffville Natural Health Clinic - Entry Ticket Sponsor & Player Sponsor
Seamless Health - Player Sponsor
Teampro Promotions - Player Sponsor
The Rehab Grid - Player Sponsor
North Queen Dental - Player Sponsor
The Stouffville Market - Player Sponsor x 4
Stouffville Optometry - Player Sponsor
Leslie Black TTG Real Estate - Player Sponsor x 2
LiUNA! Local 506 - Player Sponsor x 2
Stouffville Mamas (Wang Family) - Player Sponsor
JAYR Construction Group - Player Sponsor
York Regional Police Association - Player Sponsor x 4
Home Depot - Silent Auction Donor
Nock Academy - Silent Auction Donor
Long and McQuade Stouffville - Silent Auction Donor
NLI Solutions - Silent Auction Donor
Canadian Tire Stouffville - Silent Auction Donor
Around the Net ATN Hockey - Silent Auction Donor
Creative Beginning - Door Prize Donor
Boston Pizza Stouffville - Chuck-A-Puck Prize Pizza for a Year Donor
Audra Bradbury North of 42 Photography - Photographer

Thank you to all the players who registered to join our teams to help fundraise and support a good cause. Your dedication, sportsmanship and heart turned this game into something truly special. You didn’t just play a great game, you played for a cause that matters. Every shift, every goal, every cheer from the crowd helped bring hope and support to the families we serve.

At the end of the day, the final score wasn’t what mattered most because the real winners are the families whose lives will be touched by your efforts.

Thank you for making a difference, both on and off the ice!

We are so grateful for Mayor Lovatt, who has shown his commitment to the neurodiverse community and dedication to create a more inclusive Town. Thank you Mayor Lovatt for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us and for your kind words.

Ceremonial puck drop with Mayor Iain Lovatt

Leo Cimini singing the anthem with flag bearer Lorenzo Cimini, For Little Monkeys Charity ambassadors

Thank you to all our volunteers, incredible Town and Arena staff, Board Members and Advisory Committee members for your support! We had over 150 guests in the stands and are so blessed to see the community come together for a good cause.

The event, sponsors, silent auction and online donations raised a total of $20,748!! These funds will be used to build sensory rooms for families with neurodiverse children in the coming months. Be sure to follow our journey on Instagram @forlittlemonkeyscharity as we post updates, behind the scenes, application periods and more! To learn more about our charity and past projects, please visit our website at www.forlittlemonkeyscharity.ca.

Video wrap-up - Courtesy of Trentadue Torres Group