On
May 16 and 17th, 2003 Love Our Children USA participated
in the Hockey For Heroes Gala and Tournament. The event,
a vision of many former NHL players, the NYPD, the FDNY
and the PAPD was created in the aftermath of September 11th
- in the spirit of hockey and camaraderie, raising sticks
to the sky … honoring the lives of our lost heroes.
Hosted
by the NHL and Ron Dugay, Alan Thicke and Robin Wyss of
Alumni Celebrity All Stars, the events were held at The
Grand Hyatt Hotel and Chelsea Piers in New York City. Recognizing
that children have been at greater risk of abuse since 9-11,
Love Our Children USA was chosen to receive net proceeds
of the event along with the Widow's and Children's organizations
of the NYPD, FDNY, and PAPD.
Love
Our Children USA was thrilled to have actor Alan Thicke
of our Celebrity Board of Governors address the audience
about the issue and statistics of child abuse and our
organization.
Love
Our Children USA
Love Our Children USA
Chief
Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Ross
Ellis and Alan Thicke
Ross
Ellis and Ron Dugay
Many
NHL Alumni such as Rod Gilbert, and alums from the New
York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils,
along with other celebrities attended the event. David
Clayton-Thomas of Blood Sweat & Tears performed his
new solo "The Lights Of Broadway" and received
a standing ovation. He wrote and recorded the song which
us dedicated to the heroes of 9/11.The song depicts Lady
Liberty standing in the harbor, covered with dust and
ashes, while uptown the lights of Broadway still bravely
shine through the smoke.
David
Clayton-Thomas
Love
Our Children USA was honored to partake in the event with
our Heroes and thanks the NHL, Robin Wyss, Ron Dugay,
Alan Thicke and everyone connected with Alumni Celebrity
All Stars, The NYPD, FDNY. PAPD, and event sponsors American
Airlines, Nextel, Citi Advantage, MasterCard, Austin Travel,
the HYATT, and Pro-Vision Inc. for allowing us to participate
and receive a portion of the events proceeds.
