The Ted Nolan Foundation would like to thank the city of Moncton and its surrounding area for their warm hospitality and generous support during our stay.
The Delta Beausejour was our host hotel and made us feel right at home. A special thank you goes out to Sharon Thivierge for a beautiful luncheon and an afternoon we will never forget.
Also, we like to thank the Moncton Wildcats and their fans for their support and on-ice presentation to President, Ted Nolan. From the bottom of our hearts we like to thank our host Mr. Robert Irving and your wonderful community.
BY ALAN COCHRANE
TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF
Former Moncton Wildcats coach Ted Nolan received a hero’s welcome yesterday in Metro yesterday.
He was honoured at a luncheon that raised over $50,000 for his charitable foundation, which provides scholarships to aboriginal women who want to make a difference in the world.
A full house of local business leaders, mayors, politicians and aboriginal leaders gathered at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel for the $75-a-plate dinner that included an auction of hockey jerseys autographed by former Wildcats, and NHL stars like Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby. The auction alone brought in over $11,000, with all funds going to the Ted Nolan Foundation.
The scholarship program is named for Nolan’s mother, Rose, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1981. They are awarded each year to aboriginal women who want to better themselves. Recipients of the awards have gone on to earn their degrees and careers giving back to their communities in such professions as doctors, speech pathologists, teachers and lawyers. [Continue Reading]
