On behalf of myself, my family, and the Marner Assist Foundation team, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your support of the 6th Annual Marner All-Star Invitational!

THANK YOU for helping us achieve our mission of generating sustainable change. Your support and participation allow MAF to continually pursue our goal of creating a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth in our communities by providing vital resources and funding. The impact we have made together is incredible. Reflecting on our journey, we celebrate the fantastic achievement of raising over $2 million since MAF's inception. 

These funds have been and continue to be invested in children's social care, health, education, and environmental causes, building brighter futures for our children. We support various amazing organizations whose goals align with ours, including Second Harvest, FEMAP, LUMENUS, Muskoka Woods Youth Foundation, 360 Kids, Salvation Army, and our newest addition, 13th Round Fight for Life.  

We acknowledge that we would not have been able to do the fantastic things we do without the continued support from YOU, our dedicated partners, donors, and participants. A heartfelt thank you goes to you for generously donating your time and resources to MAF. The success of our foundation is like making a great ASSIST—it takes teamwork and strategy to make it happen! 

Hold onto your hockey sticks because this year's event was 'next level!' During the First Period, we enjoyed some delicious food and beverages at the Tailgate Party and had fun in the improved gaming zone, which was a big hit! Thanks to the generosity of many, the silent and live auctions were a great success. 

The Second Period's Team Challenge allowed participants to showcase their skills and learn from some of hockey's top athletes. We want to congratulate both winning teams, the youth group, Pro Hockey and the adult group, the KJ Harrison Bulldogs. 

During lunch, we were deeply inspired by the Canadian National Blind Hockey team, who showcased their incredible skill and passion in a thrilling scrimmage. They not only entertained us but also enlightened everyone about the beauty and determination of Blind Hockey. A heartfelt salute to them for making this year's event unforgettable.

The Third and Final Period featured a thrilling display of talent from the Pros. The Marner All-Star, Invitational Champions title, was on the line as Team Marner emerged victorious against Team Krushelnyski!

My deepest gratitude to our phenomenal celebrity coaches for your time and effort on and off the ice. Your commitment means the world to me and the rest of the MAF team, especially those who have returned year after year, like John Tavares, Anthony Cirelli, Daniel Ciampini, Mike Krushelnyski, and Gary Leeman. Lastly, a massive shout-out to our incredible volunteers who helped make this event run smoothly.

On behalf of my family and the MAF team, thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's success. We couldn't have done it without your support, and we sincerely appreciate your choice to #MakeanAssist.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Marner

Founder

Marner Assist Foundation