Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I listened to TSN Team 1040 and Garry Valk was the guest this morning and he shared about a cool project he is doing. He has brought together over 20 local celebrities and local businesses partners to offer weekly deals with proceeds going to charities. He also mentioned that he is offering local deals with proceeds going to Gino Odjick and helping him during his fight with health issues which is pretty cool. The project is called saveitforward.com and there are some Canucks Alumni that have joined him including Babych. it's cool to see that even after they have left the game ... they are still giving back to our community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townsend16 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Very cool!! Glad the alumni are getting involved. Thanks for the post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Very cool!! Glad the alumni are getting involved. Thanks for the post!! So glad Devin shaved his head. That's not a good look for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wow .. Evander Kane and ex Canuck Brad May are also involved ... Same with media guys Farhan Lalji, Don Taylor and Jay Durant. I hope Gino is doing better and glad there is a way we can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 So glad Devin shaved his head. That's not a good look for anyone.suited his personality perfectly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cuporbust2 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 This is the beauty of sports "families". Haven't had an update on Gino lately but the last one was good, as he was enjoying a bit of quality time at home. Heart is with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townsend16 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Also glad there's some Townsend fans here. Seeing him live and meeting him in Kelowna on the 19th. And yes, the skullet was......an interesting look haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Garry Valk said Gino was with family back home and has lived longer than what we were told. However, the final outcome isn't good. I am glad Valk has done something with his website that allows us to help him and give back ... plus this week's deal looks amazing. There are some pretty cool people involved ... that's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just so it's highlighted..... www.saveitforward.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 very very commendable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 I have joined !! Gonna eat well this week and help Gino ... glad I have a big appetite lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Has anyone else checked out his site that is helping Gino Odjick yet? Any updates on Gino's health? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Good for Valky. At times we seem to forget enforcers don't cash in the nhl. Meaning they don't make enough and they have one of the toughest jobs. Gino did alot for the stars on this team who are now loaded with cash. Thanks to Gary Valk and the rest of the helpers, and lets hope Gino fights this disease and nobody else suffers such a illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Looks great. I don't have any particular comment, just thought this thread should get bumped higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Its awesome to see so many celebrity types here in Vancouver using social media to help charities. Save it Forward was a great idea by Garry Valk and to offer deals for charity .. Pretty good idea. I like that I can make a direct impact and help Odjick just by getting one of these deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Valk is one of my favorite analysts to listen to, he's in tune and concise. Him and Donny were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Valky is a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Surprising so few people comment or acknowledge great stories of philanthropy and community giving. Plus Gino was such a fan fav ... There is finally a way to support Gino back in such a creative way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoast_Ivey Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Valk was just on team 1040 with Don Taylor today and mentioned saveitforward.com again. He says the deals offered go to support Gino .... He deserves all the help from us he can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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