The New England Wolves EHL Elite JR team and the Thompson Family, present a benefit game for JBT & the Cure Starts Now Foundation

Date/Time: Sunday, January 31, 2016 @2:15pm

Location: Laconia Ice Arena, 468 Province Rd. Laconia, NH 03246

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On Sunday, January 31, 2016, the New England Wolves EHL elite JR team and the Family of John Bradley Thompson are presenting their EHL Elite league matchup versus the Vermont Lumberjacks to support, celebrate and raise funds for The Cure Starts Now Foundation. The game will take place at the Laconia Ice Arena, and puck drops at 2:15 P.M. (doors open for seating at 1:35 P.M.). Snack bar concessions are available.

The New England Wolves EHL Elite JR hockey team is comprised of young men aged 16-20 who travel from all over the world to play and compete at the TIER III USA Junior Hockey level.  The team, coached by Andrew Trimble, has 14 rostered players from the greater New England area, but also includes players from New Jersey, Montana, California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and two players who hailed from Moscow, Russia. The game is $5 for adults and $1 for kids under age 12.  Donations will be collected to support the work of the Cure Starts Now Foundation.  A 50/50 raffle will be offered as well as hoodies and tee shirts for sale, all benefiting the Cure Starts Now.

The Wolves have dedicated their season to the memory of John Bradley Thompson (JBT) and are wearing his initials on their helmets.   John Bradley Thompson was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor on June 2, 2013 known as DIPG, an inoperable tumor that affects less than 300 kids per year and yields just a 2% survival rate.  His family, including father Jesse and mother Alison, are supporters of the Laconia Ice Arena since it’s construction in 1996.

On the early morning of April 9, 2014 John Bradley passed away, his 10 month battle defined by courage and love.

 Jesse Thompson, John’s father, is a member of the NH chapter of the Cure Starts Now Foundation, a Cincinnati based organization dedicated to the fight for the cure for children with brainstem glioma and cancer survivors everywhere.  During the first intermission, Mr. Thompson will address the crowd along with a presentation from Community Partners- A local group that provides grants to families that have children fighting illness.  Lisa DiMartino and a few other local leaders are planning to attend the game, including representatives involved with the NH Council for youths with chronic conditions.

“The New England Wolves feel blessed to be able to represent JBT this season.  He is our enduring courage, spirit and hope." said Trimble. Trimble encourages the community to come out, watch a great game and give to The Cure Starts Now!

For directions and more information you can visit John Bradley's website at www.thinkjohnbradley.com   and the Cure Starts Now at www.thecurestartsnow.org