Hanging out with Bob Sweeney the other day as he presented a sweet check to the Gloucester Education Foundation and listening about where he was off to next, made me take pause and appreciate (again) just how much these incredibly dedicated organizations do to help positively impact communities in their “fan nations.” I’ve climbed onto my soap box many times to recall the hours and countless nights (often several right in a row) that the high-ups in the Red Sox front office spent making appearances, offering large donations, and simply being in attendance to show their support to so many diverse charities, groups, schools, etc. during the years that I had an inside view. Organizations such as the Red Sox Foundation, the Bruins Foundation, and the Patriots Charitable Foundation do more than many people may ever guess to give back and help make a difference.
Ok, done. On that note, being in Bob Sweeney’s presence also reminded me of a fantastic day my boys spent skating on the ice at the TD Bank Garden. Bob and the Bruins Foundation put on quite an event and made the boys and all other guests feel like little VIPs. The best part, however, is the proud Mother moment that I got watching the video below a few days later. While the boys flash by and make several appearances in the Bruins short video…. second 50 is where I have to stop and think, “Super.” After watching the same video, Thatcher said, “The Ice Girl thinks we’re cute.” Super, again.
If you have a 1:55 seconds of spare time…take a peak.
http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=499909
Here’s Thatch dropping gloves with Lyndon Byers…totally a good sport.
Good Morning Gloucester 