BLAINE, Minn. - The Hendrickson Foundation seeks to grow the game of hockey by including individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
The values for life gained by the lessons from sport affect both the individuals and their families. Being on the ice improves physical and mental health. For many of these players, it is the end of retreating inward and the beginning of reaching out socially to participate, create friendships, and have some fun.
The 2nd Annual Hendrickson Foundation Hockey Festival takes place Feb. 23-25 at the National Sports Center in Blaine featuring Warrior, Special and Sled hockey teams from around the world along with a celebrity game featuring former NHL'ers Wes Walz, Andrew Brunette, Ryan Malone and many more.
The Hendrickson Foundation knows for every disabled hockey player they have on the ice today there are literally hundreds who they've yet to reach. They continue to grow participation through awareness of the programs as well as providing financial assistance to families in need.
For more information, visit the Hendrickson Foundation website.