DefendingTheBlueLine

From the Boston Herald:

He is preparing for the start of his seventh NHL season, but Parro’ generosity doesn’t need any training camp. That big heart of his remains in mid-season shape…..

Parros recently began working with Defending the Blue Line, a non-profit that helps children of military personnel deployed overseas. Active soldiers also can receive free tickets to Ducks games through a promotion called “Parros’ Platoon”.

Just remember all this the next time you see Parros doing his job, which basically is to protect his teammates. Makes a lot of sense now, doesn’t it? This is a man who takes his work home with him, and maybe our community is just a little better because of it.

“Defending the Blue Line is a cool thing” Parros said. “It’s great to be able to help kids stay involved in hockey while a parent or maybe both parents are away. When I heard about it, I was glad to become a part of it.”

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FreeSecureShredding.com hosted a golf fundraiser for DTBL on Tuesday in Maryland. CSNWashington.com filmed a video at the event with Matt Hendricks and John Carlson of the Washington Capitals.

See the video…

As a DTBL Staffer, I purchased the code to check it out before offering the deal on the DTBL web site. I love the iphone app that is provided for free when you buy the code. It picks up your location as you are traveling local or long distance and gives you many great deals at restaurants, shops, and a whole lot more. You then show the deal to the cashier right from your smartphone to get your discount. The app is available for the iphone and Android but will soon be available for Blackberry, also.

Don’t have a smartphone?: You can also print the coupons off your computer after you buy the code and enter it on the B2 web site.

The B2/DTBL code is available for $20 for one year of deals with the majority from each code sold going to DTBL. What a great way to get discounts and help DTBL at the same time.

Brent Burns announced on Tuesday, August 16th,  that he has purchased a luxury suite for our military in San Jose, CA for the Sharks home games.

DTBL would like to throw a big thank you out to Burnzie for this exciting news!!!

DTBL would like to thank the Blake Boys Hockey Team in MN for the $2500 donation that they raised during their fundraiser for us.

Awesome job by everyone involved!!! A huge thank you from Defending The Blue Line!!!

Zach Parise says Easton Hockey is willing to help out DTBL with some gear for the kids. This is spectacular news. Thank you Zach, and thank you Easton Hockey.

“Like” Easton Hockey on Facebook to show our support for them.

Mitch Prust has been elected Chairman of the DTBL Board. A well deserved honor. Congratulations, Mitch. Thanks for all you do for DTBL.

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Let’s root on Dante Vassallo and his team, The Boogeymen, as they play for DTBL at the Checking For Charity. Good luck “Boogeymen”!

Below are the scheduled events. Find more information at Checking For Charity:

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