Happy New Year, BGHC Fam!
Thank you so much for an amazing 2024. We are so proud of the community we built thus far and look forward to an even better 2025!
Our Impact
In the spirit of transparency and to celebrate our growth, here is our organizational impact from our scholarship program.
✊🏿 Since our program's inception, we awarded $132,000 to 75 incredible players.
🏒 Thanks to our wonderful partnership with Bauer Hockey, we granted $49,000 worth of equipment to 50 amazing players.
🦅 As a proud recipient of Monumental Sports and Entertainment's Capital Impact Grant, we are paying it forward with our DC Impact Grant, awarding $10,000 to two DMV area all-stars.
🔥Thanks to our meaningful partnership with the Calgary Flames Foundation, we awarded $5,170 to two stellar players up North.
🤝🏾 Last, but certainly not least, a group of very kind individuals have given $11,000 in private donations and direct sponsorships, not for notoriety, but simply to support our scholarship program.
Thank you all so much! Let's continue this journey in 2025!
The Minority League Podcast with Renee Hess
Shoutout to our friends at The Minority League for having Renee as a guest on the latest episode of their fourth season.
During the episode, hosts Anar Virji and Manashi Mukherjee discuss Renee's new book, Blackness is a Gift I Can Give Her, and what's next for BGHC. Check it out and tune in!
New York Sirens Meetup
Thanks to everyone who wrapped up 2024 with us watching the New York Sirens defeat the Toronto Charge 4-2. Shoutout to the PWHL for their warm hospitality, we can't wait to watch more games!
January Book Club - Homecoming by Dr. Thema Bryant
We start 2025 discussing Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self by Dr. Thema Bryant.
Congratulations to Saroya Tinker and Laila Edwards - Forbes 30 Under 30
Shoutout to the amazing Saroya Tinker and Laila Edwards for deservedly being named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Sports list.
As you already know, Saroya proudly serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of BGHC Canada, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the PWHL, Sports Analyst for CBC Sports, and Founder of Saroya Strong.
Laila is the first Black woman to represent Team USA on a senior national hockey team and in addition to being an NCAA National Champion, became MVP at the 2024 Women's Worlds.
Two amazing women that BGHC community has to look up to! Check out the rest of the honorees below.
