Zimmerman, Burch named co-chairs for 2020 Salvation Army Tree of Lights
by St. Louis Blues / Press Release
St. Louis Blues President and CEO Chris Zimmerman and his wife, Emily Burch, will serve as chairpersons for the 2020 Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign.
The Salvation Army works to provide toys, food, household essentials and home and shelter to those in need. The campaign takes on more significance this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Blues fans can make a donation to the Salvation Army's Virtual Red Kettle online this year by visiting stlouisblues.com/kettle.
3 years later, Dougan family still learning to cope with losing Ari
Ari Dougan made a significant impact on the Blues during her road trip with Vladimir Tarasenko in 2017
by Chris Pinkert / St. Louis Blues
Before Laila Anderson captured the hearts of the hockey world during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there was Arianna Dougan.
Ari, as she liked to be called, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was three years old. She battled off and on for eight years, but she became a household name in April 2017 when she was the guest of Vladimir Tarasenko on a two-game road trip with the team.
About 10 months after her trip, Ari passed away. The entire organization - the players, coaches, staff and even the fans who met her - were devastated.
RELATED LINKS: Ari's Road Trip Blog | Ari's impact was beyond measure
As we celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer during the month of November, we felt it was a good time to catch up with Lori Zucker - Ari's mom - to find out how the family has been coping. What we learned is that Lori has continued to keep her daughter's memory and legacy alive in a handful of powerful ways.
Below is our entire conversation with Lori.
Blues present military veterans with Warrior Hockey jerseys
Retired, injured and disabled military members to begin competition as Blues Warrior Hockey Club
by Chris Pinkert / St. Louis Blues
Just days before stepping onto the ice to play in their first game, members of the Blues Warrior Hockey Club received their new team jerseys from a handful of St. Louis Blues legends.
Bob Plager, Bernie Federko, Barret Jackman, Bruce Affleck, Colton Parayko and Blues Chairman Tom Stillman were among the Blues on hand to present the jerseys to the retired, injured and disabled military veterans that will make up the Blues Warrior Hockey Club.
Enterprise Center to provide free flu shots on Oct. 17
Blues partner with Barnes-Jewish Hospital to offer free flu shots to those without primary doctors
by Chris Pinkert / St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are partnering with Barnes-Jewish Hospital to provide free flu shots to those who do not have primary doctors or access to vaccinations.
Flu shots will be provided at Enterprise Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Blues for Kids donates nearly $1.5 million during 2019-20 season
Foundation gave back to more than 125 local, youth-focused non-profits in 2019-20 season
by St. Louis Blues / Digital Release
The 2019-20 season truly was a banner-raising year, both on and off the ice.
Thanks to the support of Blues fans, players and alumni - as well as community and corporate partners - Blues for Kids donated a record $1.47 million to a combined 125 local, youth-focused nonprofits in the St. Louis area.
It was the third consecutive year in which Blues for Kids was able to donate more than $1 million to its core areas of giving, which are cancer care and awareness, education, health and wellness and youth hockey development.
Blues, Ameren Missouri award more than $27k to local charities
Charities will receive money courtesy of the Power Play Goals for Kids program
by St. Louis Blues / Press Release
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues and Ameren Missouri are awarding $27,500 to local charities as part of the Power Play Goals for Kids program.
The program chooses four local charities who are helping kids achieve their goals every day.
Blues launch new Warrior Hockey program
Blues Warrior Hockey team will be made up of injured and disabled U.S. Military veterans
by St. Louis Blues / Press Release
The St. Louis Blues have announced the launch of a new hockey program - Blues Warrior Hockey - which will feature a team of injured and disabled U.S. Military veterans.
O'Reilly grants wish for young fan awaiting kidney transplant
by Chris Pinkert / Video by Blue Note Productions
A 3-year-old hockey fan awaiting a kidney transplant will have his wish granted to play hockey with Ryan O'Reilly next season.
Allen establishes fund to help hometown deal with COVID-19
by Chris Pinkert / St. Louis Blues
Blues goalie Jake Allen has established the Fredericton Resilience Fund to help people in his hometown that are out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Allen, along with his wife, Shannon, and Fredericton businessmen Kevin Johnson and Steve Burns, has helped raise more than $200,000 to support over 300 individuals and small businesses, including independent bars, restaurants, shops and services.
O'Reilly launches hand sanitizer drive for hometown
by Chris Pinkert / St. Louis Blues
Ryan O'Reilly contributed 270 bottles of hand sanitizer to hospitals and retirement homes in Goderich and Huron County this week.