Welcome to the 21 For Kids Childrens Foundation

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I have had the opportunity to play in the NHL for 10 years and now the honor of coming home to play for "The greatest hockey fans in the world". I am very proud to be from Minnesota and felt now was the time to give back to this great state of ours!

I have a niece, Ruby, who was diagnosed with epilepsy which is how I have gotten involved with the Epilepsy Foundation. Through my years of playing in the NHL, I have visited many children's hospitals and have been humbled by the strength and courage of children and their families fighting for their lives every day.

21 For Kids was created to provide assistance for Minnesota children, like Ruby, and their families. Please join me in helping to make the lives of children with disabilities and disease better in Minnesota. I look forward to seeing you at our Live Auction/Dinner/Concert Event on August 15th and our ProAm golf tourney on August 16th! If you would like to give a financial donation please call Todd Luoma at 612-508-1872.

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Proceeds will benefit:

Epilepsy Foundation of MN The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life of those affected by seizures. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota is an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation. Founded in 1954, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota provides programs and services for those with epilepsy and those that care for and about them. The Foundation provides: Epilepsy Education & Awareness Programs, Information & Referral Services, Advocacy & Support, Youth & Family Programs and Used Clothing Donation Center.

The Children's Miracle Network is an international 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of children's hospitals in North America. In Minnesota, all of the proceeds raised by local and national sponsors benefit the kids at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. Gillette is a nonprofit hospital founded in 1897. Gillette's mission is to help children with chronic and functional disabilities realize greater well-being, independence and enjoyment in life. Learn more at www.cmn.org.

Confidence Learning Center, also known as Camp Confidence, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969. It is a year-round camp for adults and children with developmental disabilities, located on 140 acres of land in Brainerd. At the center of the camp is the John Mariucci Lodge, named after a hockey legend and co-founder of the camp. Camp Confidence does not receive any federal, state, or local tax dollars. Learn more at www.campconfidence.com.

Minnesota Special Hockey exists for the enrichment of the athlete with a developmental disability. In addition to physical hockey skills, the program emphasizes the development of desirable individual characteristics such as dependability, self-reliance, concentration, willingness to share and personal accountability. The game of hockey is used by Special Hockey to develop within each player the characteristics that will help the player to be more successful both inside and outside a hockey environment. Learn More!

21ForKids - Giving back to Minnesota Children

Welcome to the 21 For Kids Childrens Foundation