Dustin Brown KaBoom Hit Tracker
Los Angeles Kings right-winger and team captain Dustin Brown has announced a partnership with KaBOOM! in conjunction with the Kings Care Foundation for the 2008-09 season.
Brown will donate $50 for each of his body checks during the 2008-09 season to KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of very child in America. Last season Brown led the NHL with 311 body checks.
“I am excited to be involved with great organizations like Kings Care and KaBOOM!,” Brown said. “My wife Nicole and I were lucky enough to welcome our son Jake into the world this year, and it has shown us how important children are to not only ourselves, but to the future of our city, our great country and the world.
“By lending my support, both monetarily with each of my body checks this season, and with my inaugural fundraising event later this season, I want to show Kings fans just how important this cause is to my family. I hope to encourage fans to involve themselves and support KaBOOM!”
From its inception in 1995, KaBOOM! has led more than 1,500 playground construction projects that pair community leaders with funding partners who support their mission.
“Our top priority when looking for individuals to partner with is finding those who truly strive to make a difference in the lives of children,” said Darell Hammond, KaBOOM! CEO & Co-Founder. “We see that passion and drive in Dustin and we’re thrilled that he’s joining us to spread the message that play is absolutely critical to the development of children.”
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit that empowers communities to build playgrounds. They passionately believe that play has purpose, and that unstructured play in particular helps make children happier, fitter, smarter, more socially adept and creative. Since their inception in 1995, KaBOOM! has led over 1,500 of their hallmark, all-volunteer, done-in-a-day builds that serve as an achievable win for communities that need it most. KaBOOM! also inspires mass-action for the cause of play, empowers individuals to take action on behalf of play and works to create playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities.
To find out how you can get involved, please visit kaboom.org
