Windsor Spitfires give back to community

by Madison Duggan

In an effort to give back to the Windsor and Essex communities, the Windsor Spitfires set up the Windsor Spitfires Foundation in August 2006.

The primary focus of the foundation is to support local children’s charities, however the Spitfires still welcome all charities to apply for funds to help.

The Spitfires Foundation supports the John McGivney Centre, Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County and Windsor Regional Hospital.

Last month, Windsor Spitfires captain Saverio Posa, 20, made a trip to Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital to sign autographs and talk to sick kids.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without my supporters. Playing hockey is my passion and it’s amazing to see how Windsor supports us,” said Posa. “I love doing my part in the community and the smile on these children’s faces makes it that much more rewarding.”

The Spitfires contiune to help the community in various ways to make a difference.

“The Spits have always been a great help to me when it came to prize donations,” said Maureen Parent, 49, a breast cancer survivor who has annual fundraisers for the Canadian Cancer Society. “The box suite donation prize was something so much more than I ever expected.”

The foundation supplies hockey equipment and covers registration fees for children who could not otherwise participate in the sport.

“The Spits have donated their time and merchandise to many more organizations, charities and fundraising events all in favour of the greater good,” said Parent.

For more information on the Spitfires Foundation, or charitable opportunities, contact Shannon Ricker at [email protected].