The Calgary Flames announce major plans for Johnny Gaudreau items at memorial
The 13 days of Dedication to the life of Johnny Gaudreau has concluded on Monday, at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome.
An outpouring of love and support was seen from fans, as they constructed a memorial in honor of Johnny Hockey.
The hockey world in itself, has been shattered, as the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau fans have been mourning.
They have left in front of both the Saddledome and Nationwide Arena, sticks, jerseys, flowers, skittles, and purple Gatorade.
As the 13-day observance of Johnny's life has ended, the Flames have decided what they will do with items left at the memorial.
The posters, signs, letters, and messages were photographed by staff and compiled into a digital memory book for the Gaudreau family.
Sticks left the memorial will be used to create benches, and donated to local charities in the area. The benches will have plaques that read:
Jerseys will be upcycled into blankets for donation to charities in Calgary, while stuffed animals will be donated to a charity started by Mikael Backlund "Parachutes & Pets".
Gatorade and Skittles will be donated to a local food bank:
The flowers will be composted and use as soil for community parks around the area.
Hockey Sticks: Hockey stick benches will be created that will be used in fundraising efforts for local charities. Plaques identifying the benches' origins will include "In memory of Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau".
Skittles: The edible items that are no longer fit for human consumption will be counted and the Calgary Flames Foundation will make a commensurate financial contribution to the Calgary Food Bank.
Purple Sports Drinks: The plastic beverage containers will be emptied and donated to the KidSport Calgary recycling program. The program turns empties into sport opportunities for local kids in need, the access to sports.
Stuffed Toys: Toys made of cloth and cotton such as Teddy Bears will be donated to Parachutes for Pets, a charity supported by Mikael Backlund and Mackenzie Weegar. These will be used for the Lily and Dexter' Legacy program - a groundbreaking program ensuring children in care can stay with their pets by providing essential support such as leashes, collars, vet care, vaccines, and licensing, created by the Backlund family.
Jerseys: The jerseys will be laundered and used to design blankets that will be donated to local charitable organizations.
Flowers: All organics will be collected and sent to compost. Soil from the flowers will be deposited in the earth at community park(s) around the city.
Miscellaneous Items: The remaining items will be reviewed following the completion of sorting.
The Flames have turned tragedy into something positive and beneficial to the City, a great
Source: Hockey Feed
Flames announce beautiful plans for items left in honor of Johnny Gaudreau
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What do you think the Blue Jackets will do with the Johnny Gaudreau Memorial there? | ||
| Repurpose items | 3 | 11.1 % |
| Donations | 10 | 37 % |
| Make an exhibit | 14 | 51.9 % |
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