Enabling Young Female Hockey Players to Play & Hone Their Skills with Danielle Bell & Jehan Jiwa of the Grindstone Award Foundation
November 20, 2024
Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 5
In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, host Kristen Hagg speaks with Danielle Bell and Jehan Jiwa, President and Vice President of the Grindstone Award Foundation, a charity that enables young female players to participate and improve their skill development in the sport of hockey. The Grindstone Award Foundation’s intent is to provide support to communities across Canada and address the needs of players who have a desire to play but are unable to for financial reasons.
Also joining the conversation is HMC attorney, and Grindstone advocate and supporter, Michael Hokanson.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
- Grindstone Award Foundation’s Mission: The foundation’s aim is to remove financial barriers for young female hockey players
- Growth and Impact: The growth from one grant in 2014 to 80 last year, with over 250 applications received this year
- Community and Support: The foundation’s volunteer efforts and partnerships with organizations like the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players’ Association)
- Personal Stories and Inspiration: Inspiring stories, such as Mike Hokanson’s daughter discovering hockey through PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League)
- Future Goals and Renewed Purpose: The foundation’s focus on creating pathways for girls in hockey with the PWHL’s launch
Learn more about Danielle Bell and Jehan Jiwa:
Connect with Jehan Jiwa on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehan-jiwa
Connect with Danielle Bell on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bell-75a362274
Follow Grindstone Award Foundation on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/grindstoneaward
Visit the Grindstone Award Foundation’s website:
http://www.grindstoneaward.com
Follow Grindstone Award Foundation on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/grindstoneawardfoundation
Follow Grindstone Award Foundation on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GrindstoneAward
Follow Grindstone Award Foundation on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/grindstoneaward
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