The Boston Bruins Foundation and the Boston Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association have teamed up to raise $15,000 for local charities. Thanks to their efforts, which have been ongoing since before the 2008-09 season, the money will be divided and given to Norwood's Matt Brown and Best Buddies Massachusetts.
Best Buddies is an organization that creates opportunities for people with mental and physical disabilities to make friendships, obtain integrated employment and develop leadership skills.
Brown broke his neck in January while playing a high school hockey game. He currently is being treated at the Shepard Center in Atlanta.
Bob Sweeney, director of development for the Boston Bruins Foundation, and Matt Kalman, PHWA Boston chapter chairman, presented the $7,500 donations before the Bruins-Sabres matchup on Thursday night.
