Wrap Around Effect

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The Wrap Around Effect is the staple of DAWG Nation support. It’s an ever-revolving cycle of giving and receiving support for our hockey family, rallying the community to make lasting impacts for those in need. Click on any step below to learn more about the program.

Wrap Around Effect Steps

Delay of Game

An individual is diagnosed with a medical condition or a tragedy occurs.

Pregame

The individual (or their family) is nominated to receive support from DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation as a Recipient.

Play Hard

The DAWG Nation Recipient Committee reviews submitted recipient nominations and determines each individual’s needs. Donation links are created, custom fundraising efforts are initiated and DAWG Nation coordinators are assigned to provide leadership and coaching support.

Play Fair

The community is rallied to help the recipient score another chance at life hockey and assisted by their donations with the secondary assist going to DAWG Nation with supplemental support form DAWG Nation’s events.

Power Play Goal

A check is presented to the Recipient from DAWG Nation to help offset medical costs and financial distress caused by the tragedy.

Wish Upon a Puck

The Recipient has the opportunity to experience an elite hockey moment, creating memories that they’ll treasure forever.

Breakaway

The Recipient is self-sufficient or in a stable place financially while getting emotional support from the DAWG Nation community. The Recipient Nominators and members of the Recipient Committee ensure that the recipient is receiving ongoing support from our foundation.

Give Back!

The Recipient then supports a new recipient and helps support their family along their journey.

Wrap Around

The Cycle of Giving Back

The DAWG Nation Wrap Around Effect not only helps those in need, but also brings the hockey community closer together. Our 8 steps, outlined above, serve to provide immediate aid to individuals and families in times of need as well as introduce recipients to our ever-growing program.

Many recipients end up continuing to donate and provide support to the hockey community after they themselves have received aid. The hockey community looks out for one another, and we’re proud to be able to assist.

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DAWG Nation is one of the greatest charities I’ve ever encountered. I’m honored to be a part of such an incredible foundation that helps so many individuals and families in their times of need.

Joe Sakic

Avalanche Legend and DAWG Nation donor

I support DAWG Nation because I’ve seen firsthand how they are able to help individuals and families in their times of need. I’m honored to be a part of such an incredible foundation that continues to go above and beyond to make a difference in so many people’s lives.

Jared Bednar

Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche

Time and again I have borne witness to the amazing work that DAWG Nation does. It’s an honor to support such a great group.

Keith Jones

President, Philadelphia Flyers

During my numerous trips to Denver to call Avalanche games over the last several years, I have witnessed the tremendous work that DAWG Nation has done for those in need. I am honored to call Marty Richardson a friend, and am in awe of all that he has done for so many individuals and their families.

Kenny Albert

NHL on TNT/NFL on FOX Broadcaster

I’ve seen the impact DAWG Nation makes, and it’s nothing short of incredible. This organization changes lives and brings hope when it’s needed most. I’m proud to be DAWG for life.

Milan Hejduk

Colorado Avalanche Legend

Play Hard. Play Fair. Give Back.

Help change the lives of our hockey family in need.

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