Discover® Selects Washington Make-A-Wish® Kid as Official “Stick Kid” of the 2017 Coors Light NHL All-Star Skills Compe...
January 23 2017 - 9:00PM
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Donates $50,000 to Make-A-Wish
As part of the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend, Discover and
Make-A-Wish® surprised eight-year-old Zach Cezar of Snoqualmie,
Washington, whose wish is to attend the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star
Game, with news that he will receive the ultimate NHL® All-Star
Weekend fan experience.
Zach will be the official “Stick Kid” of the 2017 Coors Light
NHL All-Star Skills Competition™. He will receive an exclusive
“Stick Kid” jersey and helmet when he arrives in Los Angeles. As
part of the package, Zach gets a sneak peek at the locker rooms,
will hang out on the players’ bench at the 2017 Coors Light NHL
All-Star Skills Competition™ on Saturday, and attend the 2017 Honda
NHL® All-Star Game with his family on Sunday.
Zach was surprised with the news of his wish after hockey
practice with his teammates this evening in Renton, Washington. The
surprise was extra-special for Zach, who had to take a break from
playing hockey while undergoing cancer treatment, but always had
the support of his teammates to help him through.
“At first, I wanted to quit hockey as I didn’t think I’d play
well when I was sick,” said Zach. “But I didn’t quit because I
would miss my team. My favorite part of hockey is being on my
team.”
Through its sponsorship of the NHL and long-term relationship
with Make-A-Wish, which includes nearly $18 million donated by
Discover cardmembers to Make-A-Wish through Discover’s Cashback
Bonus® program, Discover was thrilled to help bring today’s events
to fruition.
“For 27 years, the generosity Discover cardmembers have shown
through donations to Make-A-Wish has provided hundreds of
opportunities for us to help grant wishes to children like Zach.
Every wish granted is equally heartwarming and we’re grateful that
our relationship with the NHL will provide Zach and his family the
experience of a lifetime at the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Game,”
said Matt Towson, director of community affairs at Discover.
As part of the surprise, Discover donated $50,000 to Make-A-Wish
on behalf of Zach and his family.
“Zach’s wish demonstrates the ability for community partners to
take a wish request and transform it into a truly unforgettable
experience,” said David Williams, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish
America. “With the help of Discover and the NHL, Zach and his
family’s time at the NHL® All-Star Weekend will serve as an ongoing
source of positivity and joy.”
Discover is an official partner of the NHL, and its commitment
to the NHL provides opportunities to engage with U.S. hockey fans
nationwide and develop exclusive hockey-themed rewards and
experiences across special NHL events, including the 2017 Honda
NHL® All-Star Game. Discover cardmembers also receive an exclusive
discount when shopping on Shop.NHL.com and at Official NHL All-Star
retail locations in Los Angeles.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and
payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in
U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company
has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States.
The company issues the Discover card, America's cash rewards
pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home
equity loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of
deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the
Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access
locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks;
and Diners Club International, a global payments network with
acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more
information, visit www.discover.com/company.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope,
strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact,
most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true has
positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give
them renewed strength to fight their illness, and their parents say
these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Headquartered
in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's
charities, serving children in every community in the United States
and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than
28,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish somewhere in the
country every 35 minutes. It has granted more than 270,000 wishes
since its inception in 1980; more than 14,800 in 2015 alone. Visit
Make-A-Wish at www.wish.org to learn more.
About the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend
The Los Angeles Kings, who are celebrating their 50th
anniversary, and the city of Los Angeles will play host to the 2017
Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend. The festivities begin with the opening
of the 2017 NHL Fan Fair™, including the NHL® Centennial Fan
Arena, on Thursday, Jan. 26; continue with the
celebration of the 100 Greatest NHL Players at THE
NHL100 on Friday, Jan. 27 (6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN,
SN, TVAS) and the 2017 Coors Light NHL All-Star Skills Competition™
on Saturday, Jan. 28 (4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS);
and conclude with the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Game on Sunday,
Jan. 29 (12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, SN,
TVAS). Visit NHL.com/AllStar for more information.
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