DETROIT -- In 2005, Tim Hileman's oldest son was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

And after being at the hospital for his son's first surgery, Hileman realized his true calling.

DETROIT -- When Jordan Oesterle was growing up in Dearborn Heights, Mich., he remembers falling in love with hockey at a young age.

DETROIT -- Christopher Samp was born deaf. But he doesn't want people to feel bad for him, or apologize upon finding out about his disability. Rather, Samp would prefer they simply smile, and join him in taking proactive steps to passionately assist Detroiters with disabilities.

DETROIT - The District Detroit will be buzzing Thursday evening as the Detroit Red Wings host the third annual Hockeytown Draft Party from Little Caesars Arena's Chevrolet Plaza, and the Detroit Red Wings Foundation opens the annual Little Caesars Arena Tent Sale.

Dave Wait doesn't work for the sake of recognition.

After resigning from her corporate banking job, Jan Stevenson cast a wide net seeking a professional opportunity where she could feel accepted as a gay woman.

After coming out as a gay man, Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow questioned his role in the church.

Dave Garcia just wants to make a difference.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers are excited to once again celebrate Pride Month throughout June.

If the environment of the Detroit Red Wings' Girls Hockey Jamboree is any indication, the future of women's hockey in metro Detroit is in very good hands.