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Jets True North Foundation Donates to 44 Local Charities

June 18, 2012 2:54 PM | Sports


By Sarah Klein

The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation doled out cheques totalling $1,050,076 on Monday.

The foundation, which acts as the charitable arm of the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club, made the donations to 44 local children’s charities.

Funds were raised through 50/50 sales at all Winnipeg Jets home games, the sale of Jets License Plates, the Mike Keane Celebrity Hockey Classic, the Ranger Golf Tournament, the 2010-11 Gala Dinner along with various donations and third party events.

A full list of charities to benefit from the donations is available at WinnipegJets.com.