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Caps in the Community
So Kids Can
Capitals defenseman Mike Green and Elliot Segal
of the Elliot in the Morning show have teamed up
to create the So Kids Can program, a fundraising
initiative that benefits a different youth-focused,
nonprofit organization each year.
The inaugural season of So Kids Can raised
nearly $30,000 for Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc., an
organization that helps families throughout the
United States who have children who have either
lost a limb or have congenital limb deficiency. The
funds raised through So Kids Can were distributed
through Pediatric Prosthetics to children in need in
the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
All funds raised for So Kids Can are based on
Green’s official scoring statistics. Green donates
$100 for every goal he scores and $50 for each of his
assists throughout the regular season. During the
playoffs Green doubles the stakes, donating $200 per
goal and $100 per assist.
At the end of the season Elliot matches the total amount, dollar for
dollar. Washington Capitals Charities also makes a contribution to
So Kids Can, and Caps fans and area businesses are encouraged to
participate.
If you would like more information on So Kids Can, please contact
Elizabeth Wodatch at ewodatch@washcaps.com. If you would like to
make a donation, please send a check made payable to Washington
Capitals Charities earmarked for So Kids Can to:
Washington Capitals Charities/So Kids Can
627 N. Glebe Road
Suite 850
Arlington, VA 22203
Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation
Washington Capitals Chris Clark, Eric Fehr, Alexandre Giroux, Mike
Green and Tyler Sloan all participate in Top Shelf Teammates, the
hockey division of the Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation.
Top Shelf Teammates contributes financial resources to nonprofit
organizations that benefit children’s health, education and inner-city
services. Since its inception in 2001, more than 1,100 NHL players
have participated in the program by donating nearly $3 million to the
foundation. Players contribute a pre-determined sum based on selected
on-ice performance categories such as goals scored or team wins.
Every dollar contributed by players is tripled through an affiliation with
other donors. Because outside sources secured by the foundation
cover all operating expenses, 100% of donated money is distributed to
children’s charities.
For more information on any of the above initiatives, please contact
Elizabeth Wodatch, community relations director, at ewodatch@
washcaps.com.
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Washington Capitals Charities
The Washington Capitals make a positive impact in the local community
through the team’s nonprofit arm, Washington Capitals Charities.
The Washington Capitals are dedicated to the enhancement and
development of the community that has supported them for so many
years. Since its creation in 2000 Washington Capitals Charities has
raised more than $3.25 million through various fundraisers, auctions,
raffles and fan donations. The foundation has also donated nearly
$2.75 million to numerous charities. Some of the worthy nonprofit
organizations that Washington Capitals Charities has given to include:
Children’s National Medical Center, The Children’s Inn at NIH, the
Foundation Fighting Blindness, Fisher House Foundation, Susan G.
Komen National Race for the Cure and local youth hockey leagues and
schools throughout the D.C. area.
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Washington
Capitals Charities, please visit WashingtonCaps.com. For more
information on Washington Capitals Charities, please contact Elizabeth
Wodatch, community relations director, at ewodatch@washcaps.com.
Mission Statement
To create, maintain and support community programs in the
Washington, D.C., metropolitan area that encourage participation in
hockey, serve to educate youth, assist those who are less fortunate and
focus on health and wellness.
Washington Capitals Charities is also committed to supporting the
charitable endeavors, initiatives and foundations of the team’s players
and alumni.
Funding
The primary goals for Washington Capitals Charities are to encourage
participation in hockey, serve to educate youth, assist those who
are less fortunate and focus on health and wellness. The majority of
our annual budget is reserved for nonprofit organizations with which
Washington Capitals Charities has longstanding ties and for nonprofits
that the charity’s board of directors pre-selects for funding based on
how closely their missions and programs fit with our priorities.