Lunch with hockey moms and Don Cherry!

Today I was invited to a special luncheon with community leaders, local politicians, hockey moms and Don Cherry!  The luncheon was organized by Cold FX to honour hockey moms for the countless hours they spend at the rink and the big role they play in the community for our kids. 

I was lucky enough to be sitting at the same table with Ottawa's Chief of the Fire Department, my good friend and colleague Cathy Curry (Chair of the OCDSB), Gord Butler (Chair of the Ottawa Catholic Board), the event organizer, the creator of bobble heads and two local city councillors.

Over the hour we heard Don Cherry discuss the importance of recreational activities for youth and how the community can help make them more accessible. Don was definitely as "colourful" in person as he is on TV!

The event today was a great way to recognize a group within the community who rarely receive any recognition for the work they do.