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//Mad Dogs Angels Fund

Between hockey, poker and all our activities in between, everyone here generally has it pretty good (great, in fact). Meanwhile, it's not too difficult to be aware of those in our neighbourhood, our workplace, or even our own family that are struggling in some way, perhaps temporarily or even for an extended time.

Each year-end (or at some points during the season) the Mad Dogs Hockey and Poker groups collectively attempts to recognize a cause and direct modest funds to assist those in need. GMs Frank, Terry, and Jason also contribute personal funds towards these efforts each year and we encourage everyone to play a role, however large or small. A little help goes a long way sometimes.

The following is a brief historic summary of our yearly endeavours, notwithstanding mid-year food drives and donations too. Peace and good health to everyone.

YEAR	SUMMARY	RESPONSE
2021 -	A single mother raising two young daughters in East Vancouver in need of assistance. Mom struggles with mental health issues and is on social disabilty assistance with limited job prospects, and one daughter is also currently in need of medical supplies.
2021 -	MDHL teams up with DD and his Movember effort yet again, hosting an exclusive league raffle with prizes including a Sidney Crosby jersey and future series credit, raising $925 towards his ($6K!) team totals.
2021 -	Ex-MDHLer Allen Leung was in need of kidney transplant (which he received!) and also dealing with a serious spinal cord injury and subsequent lifestyle equipment and adjustments at home. The MDPL contributed proceeds to his public GoFundMe account.
2020 -	A separated mother currently amidst contentious divorce proceedings has fled the mainland with her younger son and is currently ex-communicated from her older son and ex.
2020 -	MDPL teams up with Dharmesh Dass' Movember fundraiser team to host the MDPL Movember tourney raising $480 toward his team totals.
2018 -	A widowed mother dealing with substance abuse is relying on her aging parents-in-law for support as she has five children to care for, including their youngest with health issues requiring surgery.
2017 -	A young family whose father had sudden health issues, was unable to work. Mother stepped up to work three jobs and their teenage daughter is attending a school on a tuition exemption in light of their plight. They have temporarily moved into a small basement suite in the meantime.
2017 -	MDPL rounds up donations from their November poker event to put towards our war veterans.
2016 -	A single mother stuggling this season with a teenage daughter. Both temporarily staying in the living room of a relative's home.
2015 -	A single mother on disability also helping others and stretching her resources thin.
2014 -	A middle-aged Vancouver father dealing with a messy divorce and two kids to look after, as well as mounting legal fees.
2013 -	A single mother in Burnaby with a young elementary school child is working hard to make ends meet.
2012 -	A young father started a new job but shortly thereafter, lost his wife to cancer while still parenting two young children.
2009 -	MDPL rounds up non-perishable food items for the local food bank.
2008 -	MDHL provides a cash donation towards the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.