Sharks Foundation to celebrate 30 Years of impact on Thursday, March 13 at SAP Center at San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 5, 2025) – On Thursday, March 13, the Sharks Foundation (@SJSCommunity), the official non-profit arm of Sharks Sports & Entertainment, will officially celebrate 30 years of impact in our community when the San Jose Sharks (@sanjosesharks) host the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:30 p.m. PT at SAP Center at San Jose (@sapcenter).

Since 1994, the Sharks Foundation—a public, 501(c)(3) organization—has contributed more than $20 million to non-profit organizations in support of hundreds of thousands of Bay Area youth and families through initiatives like the annual Community Assist Grant Cycle program and season-long Giving Campaign. The March 13 celebration will include a variety of opportunities for fans to learn about the Foundation’s long-standing impact, as well as support its continued work.

“As the Sharks Foundation prepares to officially celebrate 30 years of the impact at SAP Center we’re reminded of the organization’s incredible past and the opportunities that lie ahead to continue growing our positive impact on the lives of countless youth and families across the Bay Area,” said Kevin Brown, Executive Director, Sharks Foundation & Head of Community Impact for Sharks Sports & Entertainment. “This special 30^thanniversary game is a unique opportunity for our organization to join together with Sharks Territory in honoring the Foundation’s important history, celebrating its current impact, and looking toward the future of what’s possible as we remain committed to inspiring the next generation.”

Beginning at 7 p.m. PT on March 13, NBC Sports California will feature stories throughout the Sharks pregame broadcast about the Sharks Foundation’s historic impact. The storytelling is planned to also continue during intermission and postgame broadcasts. Viewers will learn about the Sharks Foundation’s history, as well as some of its targeted impact on combatting food insecurity locally, providing access to the game of hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities, and supporting youth battling cancer or other physical illnesses alongside organizations like Kaiser Permanente, Make-A-Wish, Austen Everett Foundation, and Shadow Jumpers.

The excitement of this celebration will also be felt throughout SAP Center for guests attending the Sharks vs. Blackhawks game (7:30 p.m. puck drop) with special in-arena moments. Those at SAP Center will experience stories of impact and “did you know” information about the Sharks Foundation, as well as opportunities to directly support the Foundation’s work. Guests can purchase tickets from the 50/50 Raffle presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort, visit the Sharks Foundation Booth outside Section 118, or donate online to support the Sharks Foundation’s mission and fundraising efforts.

Tickets to attend the Sharks vs. Blackhawks game can be purchased here. Each ticket purchased through this specific link will directly support the Sharks Foundation with a portion of the proceeds going back to the non-profit.

In partnership with the Sharks, the Sharks Foundation will provide complimentary game tickets to non-profit organizations that have historically been supported by the Sharks Foundation throughout its 30-year history. This will allow representatives from these beneficiaries to join in the celebration at SAP Center, including a pregame reception. Selected non-profit organizations have been contacted directly by the Sharks Foundation.

Fans streaming the game on the Sharks Audio Network will hear Sharks broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky reminisce about some of his favorite Sharks Foundation community moments from over the past 30 years and talk about the significant positive impact the Foundation has made on the lives of Bay Area residents. Rusanowsky will conduct an interview with Kevin Brown, Executive Director, Sharks Foundation & Head of Community Impact, who will share information about how fans can continue to support the local community by engaging with and supporting the Sharks Foundation.

Finally, to make a special 30^th anniversary financial contribution to the Sharks Foundation in support of its continued work to provide access to opportunities for youth and families across the Bay Area, click here or text the keyword “foundation30” to 41444.

DID YOU KNOW:

Since 1994, the Sharks Foundation has contributed more than $20 million to non-profit organizations providing opportunities for countless youth and families to succeed. Highlighted impact includes…

• Invested $1.45 million in supporting local food insecurity through organizations like Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and launching 18 mobile food pantry sites across Alameda County in 2021 alongside SAP and CityTeam.
• In partnership with SAP, committed $1 million through 2027 to elevate and support education equity programs across the Bay Area.
• Built 14 Tealtop Street Hockey Courts and provided new equipment, encouraging healthy lifestyles by allowing youth to learn and play the game of hockey in their own neighborhoods.
• Constructed five interactive KABOOM! playgrounds, including sites like Via Services and Morgan Autism Center, and invested $250,000 in partnership with SAP in Redwood City’s Magical Bridge Foundation Playground to create safe and inclusive play spaces.
• Built 1,265 bikes alongside TurningWheels for Kids and then donated them with helmets and locks to underserved youth and military families.
• Donated $200,000 to San Jose Public Library Foundation to reimagine the Wee Explore PlaySpace at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library in downtown San Jose.
• Collected 685 tons of debris from the Guadalupe River alongside South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition and have hosted multiple beach clean-ups in Santa Cruz County with Save Our Shores.
• Packed 300,000 lbs. of gently used baby clothing alongside Loved Twice which was then upcycled to newborns in need.
• Contributed $100,000 to Canine Companions for the training of assistance dogs/Sharks Pups Finn and Gill who were gifted to two community members with physical and/or intellectual disabilities to allow them to live more independent lifestyles.
• In partnership with the NHL, SAP, and the City of San Jose, donated $500,000 to refurbish an outdoor ball hockey rink and install ADA seating at Roosevelt Park during the 2018-19 season to commemorate the 2019 All-Star Game at SAP Center.

To learn more about the Sharks Foundation, visit www.sharksfoundation.org.