WHO: Supporters of Jack Jablonski, a 16-year old sophomore at Benilde St. Margaret’s High School who was recently injured and paralyzed during a hockey game.
Pond hockey players of all ages from mites to adults.
WHAT: A student-organized fundraiser will be held for Jack Jablonski and his family as part of the already-established Hockey Blast Minnesota/Pond Hockey North America Championship festivities. Festivities will include the Jack Jablonski Junior Bronze Pond Hockey Tournament and a silent auction.
“This event will be an opportunity for the public to come show support, raise awareness and make donations to the Jack Jablonski Fund,” says event organizer Mario Zattoni, Benilde-St. Margaret’s senior. “It is a time to promote a sense of community, but most importantly, to have some fun.”
Jack’s Pledge” will be onsite for all who wish to sign it and get involved in making hockey a safer and more enjoyable sport for all.
WHEN: Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Site of the Polaris Hockey Blast Minnesota
Excelsior Commons Park, 135 Lake Street in Excelsior, Minn.
HOW: Attendance is $10 at the door with all proceeds going to the Jablonski Fund
INFO: For more information on attending or to donate to the silent auction, please visit
www.Jabby13.com or www.hockeyblastminnesota.com.
Donations to the Jack Jablonski Fund can be sent to P.O. Box 16387, St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2618.