Believer. Husband. Daddy. Athletes for Animals. Retired Hockey Player
Joined June 2011
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May 5
Sneak peek. Limited run.
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I’m here at the incredible #ACountryThing an unforgettable night of music and comedy celebrating @realmikejfox and the Foundation’s progress toward ending Parkinson’s. Thanks to @michaeljfoxorg, we’re closer than ever to a cure. Learn more: michaeljfox.org
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Apr 13
Shelter Slumber Pawty – Spay/Neuter Edition kicks off on Sat, April 18 at Noon🐾 A4A Ambassador Brad Thompson ⚾️ Prevention matters A4A proudly supports S/N TNR efforts with:
👏 Full Circle MO Feral
👏 STL Feral Cat Outreach
👏 BARC-STL
👏 OpSPOT
👏 Carol House Quick Fix
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Feb 12
Join @JesseGranger_ , @domluszczyszyn and two time U.S. Olympian @dbackes42's live recap of the United States' 5-1 win over Latvia ⤵️
youtube.com/live/ASXhDBVRCCs…
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Feb 13
🎙️Post game reacts: @usahockey's dominance over Latvia at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 Canada rolls over Czechia & Germany gets past Denmark.
An all new @TheAthletic Hockey Show with @JesseGranger_ & @domluszczyszyn with our special guest @dbackes42
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Jan 12
It’s great seeing former teammates getting inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. So deserved. If you love the game and this city, don’t miss watching it happen—special night for a special group. 💙🏒 #STLBlues #BluesHOF
Jan 12
TONIGHT! Tune in to see the induction of Al Arbour, Barret Jackman and Alexander Steen into the Blues Hall of Fame presented by @firstcommunity, Monday at 8 p.m. on @MatrixMidwest or streaming 📺 #stlblues
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2 Dec 2025
Huge thanks for every donation today $5, $50, $500 it all helps animals just like our foster dogs 🐶✨until midnight we are matching donations up to $12,000. Let’s double the impact and make lives better for animals across the country.
👉 athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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2 Dec 2025
RUN… yes, literally RUN… in your slippers, pajamas or whatever heroic ensemble you’re currently rocking. Shuffle those lightning-fast typing fingers over to Athletes for Animals 👉 athletesforanimals.org/suppo… and launch a donation - we’re not picky! $1, $5, $20, $200, $2,000
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2 Dec 2025
Imagine the impact of a $1 donation collectively? Today is GivingTuesday & if just half of my followers donated $1 we’d raise a staggering $50k for shelter pets and save more lives. Please donate and share. Tag me & I will match the first $12K - let’s go! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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25 Sep 2025
Today is #RememberMeThursday and every shelter pet deserves a chance at love. Let’s #ShineALight on adoption and help pets find their forever homes! Post a pic of your pet & share to help us amplify this international effort! remembermethursday.org
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13 Aug 2025
We have been busy over at Athletes for Animals! We need your support now more than ever. How about you skip the $10 latte this week and donate it to the dogs! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
13 Aug 2025
Curious what goes on behind the scenes? Visit our website and check this out to learn more about all 99 shelters and rescue groups that were our 2025 grant recipients! athletesforanimals.org/our-r…
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16 May 2025
Falling into the weekend like….. 💦
Happy Friday ya’ll 🤠 stay safe out there
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31 Dec 2024
As we close out 2024 we are grateful for your continued support & belief in our mission! Please consider us in your year-end giving and help us begin 2025 strong with your $25 donation. Click here to join us and help change more lives in the New Year! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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3 Dec 2024
Today you are encouraged to support charities across the globe. Every single dollar that @A4A_org receives will support lifesaving efforts for homeless shelter pets this holiday season. Please consider a gift of $5, $15 or $50 today! Your donation matters: athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
3 Dec 2024
It’s #GivingTuesday2024 - this year, give the gift that helps save lives. Your donation will help us further our mission of reaching more animals in need and granting lifesaving funds for programs across our country. Please consider a gift today: athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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26 Sep 2024
For the last decade, we have been luminaries for #RememberMeThursday This year we share our story a little differently ❤️🩹 Please visit our @A4A_org FB page to read more about our story on pet adoption and how we chose to #ShineALight facebook.com/AthletesForAnim…
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3 Mar 2024
Final 24 hrs! NHL jersey raffle from @GoldenKnights 2X Stanley Cup winner Alex Pietrangelo - Enter Now! Winner receives limited edition @NHLPA t-shirt! Every $7 donated = 1 entry! Contest ends 3/4 noon central time! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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1 Mar 2024
Only 48 hrs remain to enter for a chance to win an autographed jersey by 2x Stanley Cup Champ Alex Pietrangelo of @GoldenKnights - For every $7 donation to @A4A_org gets a chance to win! 100% of the proceeds benefit animals in need! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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25 Feb 2024
Incredible chance to win an autographed jersey by 2x Stanley Cup Champ Alex Pietrangelo of @GoldenKnights who celebrated his 1,000th @NHL game recently! Every $7 donation to @A4A_org gets a chance to win! 100% of the proceeds benefit animals in need! athletesforanimals.org/suppo…
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