Give Blood Play Hockey Tournament Registering Teams

Of the many good charities out there, you would think that this blog focused on hockey charities that did good work for cancer. You would be right. However, there are still a number of hockey related charities that I would like to highlight from time to time that doesn't necessarily involve cancer. I would like to introduce a remarkable charity that is only in it's 4th year, but is gaining a lot of notoriety with the help of various social networking websites as well as hockey blogs (like this one!)

The Give Blood Play Hockey Inline Hockey Charity Tournament (GBPH) is a marquis roller hockey tournament hosted by The 949 Roller Hockey Center in Irvine, CA and produced by an all volunteer group of inspired organizers whose Hockey With A Heart spirit is the common bond of this annual charity event. Founded in 2007 by a very special young lady, Mary Quayle. Mary created the tournament concept, its theme and then coordinated it's organization. It was all Mary’s idea.

So, the event was started in California. Awesome.

The annual Give Blood Play Hockey Inline Hockey Charity Tournament is a family-oriented event drawing thousands to the weekend long, carnival-like atmosphere. In addition to blood donations from attendees and the community alike, the GBPH event also solicits donors to the National Bone Marrow Foundation via the BAHBAD organization and event proceeds from team registrations, private contributions and sponsorships benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). It is truly an event that connects the sport with the community and needs your help to continue giving.

This is a great idea to not only focus on one thing like raising blood donations, but it also helps out other foundations as well. If not monetarily, but to create awareness and seek out those who can benefit.

Check out their official website for any information related to this event.

Give Blood Play Hockey