MEETING A HOCKEY HERO: DENIS SAVARD
“Working with long-term care facilities like Baycrest, I have seen the devastating effects that Alzheimer’s has on individuals and families.” ~ Paul Richey
Each year, The Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s™ in support of Baycrest draws the participation of hundreds of men and women, many of whom have personal ties to the harm that Alzheimer’s can cause. However, longtime participant Paul Richey has a unique connection to this disease and event.
Paul’s company, Mulmer Services, provides transportation services to Baycrest and other facilities, so he is acutely familiar with how Alzheimer’s affects patients and their families. As a result, “The Pro-Am was an easy sell for me. It gave me the opportunity to combine my passion for hockey with a cause I truly believe in.”
In fact, this year marks a decade-long commitment to the Pro-Am for Paul. The impact that he and his team, the Geri-Hat Tricks, have made for individuals contending with Alzheimer’s is nothing short of life changing. Last year alone, the team raised more than $114,000 to stop this disease from affecting more lives.
While the help that the Geri-Hat Tricks provide to Baycrest provides the motivation to join this event, Paul readily admits that meeting the pros is an extraordinary part of the Pro-Am as well. Across the board, Paul notes, “The alumni are approachable and friendly and often go the extra mile to get to know their teammates.”
During his long Pro-Am history, Paul has met several Stanley Cup winners, including Denis Savard. He’s excited to hit the ice again with these alums and his teammates. He states, “The tournament is also a great way to see many familiar faces taking time out of their busy schedules to be a part of a life-changing experience.”
Interested in lacing up with NHL notables and aid a worthy cause? You can! Join the Pro-Am and stick it to Alzheimer’s this May! Have a loved one who’s already part of this event? Help them reach or exceed their fundraising goal! Every assist matters!
