Newfoundland NHLers sign jerseys to help child's wish come true


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Published on September 24, 2011 at 10:32:50
Glen Whiffen

Six Newfoundland NHLers — Ryane Clowe, Teddy Purcell, Michael Ryder, Adam Pardy, Daniel Cleary and Luke Adam — gathered together on Signal Hill in St. John’s in early August for a Telegram photo. Another Newfoundland NHLer, Colin Greening, was unable to make it. The Telegram purchased seven replica NHL jerseys and had each of the players sign their respective jersey. The seven player-worn jerseys are being auctioned off by The Telegram with proceeds going to the Children’s Wish Foundation to help make a wish come true for 13-year-old Blake from Fortune. Blake’s wish is to watch his beloved Detroit Red Wings in a NHL game, and meet Cleary and Pavel Datsyuk. See stories in the print edition of The Telegram and on the main page of the website, with links to the official auction site. Also located under the website’s “Featured Links” section and click on “Hockey Jersey Auction” to make your bid for your favourite player’s hand-signed jersey.

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    Joe
    - September 26, 2011 at 20:34:48

    I agree with Derek. Sometimes people lose touch. What about the coach who drove around the island and coached Cleary? He volunteered! You have to give back to your community without any strings. I agree that $50,000.00 for a week's work is huge.

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    Ol Son
    - September 26, 2011 at 14:06:24

    Look at Ryder......Rockin the iron madien tshirt.......sign that for me would ya good work byis...even if Danny Cleary is there

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    Derrick
    - September 26, 2011 at 11:52:47

    Speaking of shirts off their backs.....the kids in Harbour Grace had to pay $600 (the shirts of their parents's backs) to participate in Danny Cleary' hockey school this August. Way to give back Danny! Maybe if you took $1000 from your millions and paid for 10 free hours for the kids to each take a turn (as teams) to skate with you might have been nice.

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    reider
    - September 24, 2011 at 10:34:24

    good stuff great to see these young men and pro athletes take some time from their busy off season for a great cause.a trip of a life time for a young kid.get well soon blake.

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