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Durham Family Advisory Board A group of successful like-minded financial professionals interested in helping our community.

Our mission through a group of successful like-minded financial professionals is to build a presence that doesn’t currently exist in Durham Region, it is to become the go to group for anything financial. While what has made us all successful to this point has been our ability to help mass affluent families; Our focus will be on giving back to the families of Durham Region who need a hand up. Our Energy And Resources Will Be Focused On Grass Roots Charities Where We Can Have The Most Direct Impact.

🏒❤️ HOCKEYFOREALL — IT'S ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN HOCKEY!Just look at these smiles! 😁⛸️A happy family, all geared up and ...
10/15/2026

🏒❤️ HOCKEYFOREALL — IT'S ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN HOCKEY!

Just look at these smiles! 😁⛸️

A happy family, all geared up and ready to hit the ice! Moments like these are exactly why HockeyFOREALL is such an incredible initiative.

Through the hard work of the Durham Family Advisory Board (DFAB), Whitby Minor Hockey Association (WMHA), NHLPA Goals & Dreams, and amazing community partners and volunteers, more local children are getting the opportunity to experience the joy of hockey!

This year alone, 40 new children are getting the chance to learn to play, build confidence, make friends and experience everything this amazing sport has to offer.

❤️ It's not just about learning to skate or scoring goals. It's about family, belonging, opportunity and creating memories that last a lifetime.

🏒❤️ FROM THEIR FIRST PAIR OF SKATES TO THEIR FIRST TIME ON THE ICE!There's something special about watching a child step...
10/14/2026

🏒❤️ FROM THEIR FIRST PAIR OF SKATES TO THEIR FIRST TIME ON THE ICE!

There's something special about watching a child step onto the ice for the very first time.

The excitement. The nervous smiles. The first few wobbly steps. And the confidence that grows with every stride! ⛸️

Through HockeyFOREALL, the Durham Family Advisory Board (DFAB), Whitby Minor Hockey Association (WMHA), and NHLPA Goals & Dreams are helping make those moments possible for more local families.

This year, 40 new children are beginning their hockey journeys, with equipment, instruction and continued support as they work toward joining house league hockey next season.

Our vision is bigger than a single skating session.

🎯 200 children playing house league hockey within five years.

That's our goal, and with incredible community partners, we're working to make it happen.

To NHLPA Goals & Dreams, thank you for three years of partnership and for helping us turn opportunities into unforgettable experiences.

This is more than hockey. It's confidence, friendships, belonging and community.

And this is just the beginning! ❤️

🏒 **EVERY HOCKEY JOURNEY STARTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY!** ❤️For the past three years, the Durham Family Advisory Board (DFA...
10/13/2026

🏒 **EVERY HOCKEY JOURNEY STARTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY!** ❤️

For the past three years, the Durham Family Advisory Board (DFAB) and Whitby Minor Hockey Association (WMHA) have been proud to work alongside **NHLPA Goals & Dreams** to help make hockey more accessible to local children and families.

This year alone, **40 new children** have been given the opportunity to receive hockey equipment and participate in our HockeyFOREALL Learn to Play program!

From getting fitted for their very first skates to putting on their own hockey equipment, these are moments that make a lasting difference.

A huge THANK YOU to NHLPA Goals & Dreams for their incredible generosity and partnership. Your equipment donations are at the heart of what makes HockeyFOREALL possible.

And we're just getting started!

🎯 **Our goal: Help 200 children progress into house league hockey over the next five years**, with continued support to help them along the way.

Because every child deserves the chance to play. ❤️🏒

HOCKEYFOREALL Learning the game starts with learning to trust the people beside you. 🏒This is what HOCKEYFOREALL is all ...
10/06/2026

HOCKEYFOREALL
Learning the game starts with learning to trust the people beside you. 🏒
This is what HOCKEYFOREALL is all about — kids getting on the ice, learning the fundamentals, building confidence and having someone there to help them along the way.
Every practice, every drill and every little moment adds up.
For some of these kids, hockey is brand new. That means the small wins matter — getting more comfortable on their skates, learning how to use their stick, listening to a coach and realizing they belong out there too.
We’re proud to be helping create those opportunities.
Hockey should be for everyone.

A big part of GolfFOREAll is connecting kids with people who are willing to share their time, experience and encourageme...
10/06/2026

A big part of GolfFOREAll is connecting kids with people who are willing to share their time, experience and encouragement. ⛳️
We were fortunate to have Paul Vordstat join us this summer and spend some time with the kids on the course.
Moments like these matter. A few tips, a little encouragement and someone taking the time to make a young golfer feel welcome can go a long way.
Thank you, Paul, for being part of GolfFOREAll and helping us create a positive experience for these kids.
This program is about more than learning how to swing a club — it’s about access, confidence, mentorship and opportunity.

HOCKEYFOREALL IS UNDERWAY! 🏒❤️The season has started — and so has something we’ve been working toward for a long time.HO...
10/05/2026

HOCKEYFOREALL IS UNDERWAY! 🏒❤️
The season has started — and so has something we’ve been working toward for a long time.
HOCKEYFOREALL is about giving kids the opportunity to experience hockey who may not otherwise have had the chance.
It’s more than putting a stick in their hands.
It’s getting them on the ice.
Giving them equipment.
Helping families overcome some of the financial barriers that come with hockey.
Introducing kids to teammates, coaches and a community they can belong to.
And most importantly — letting kids be kids and fall in love with the game.
We’re excited to share the stories, photos and moments from this season as HOCKEYFOREALL continues to grow.

One of the best parts of GolfFOREAll this summer was watching the kids get comfortable, have fun, joke around and just e...
10/05/2026

One of the best parts of GolfFOREAll this summer was watching the kids get comfortable, have fun, joke around and just enjoy being outside together.
Yes, they learned about golf.
But they also built confidence, made memories, met new people and got the chance to be part of something positive.
That’s what GolfFOREAll is really about — creating opportunities for kids to try something new and making sure the experience is one they’ll remember.
And judging by this photo… mission accomplished. 😂

Sometimes the biggest win isn’t on the scorecard. ⛳️This summer, our GolfFOREAll initiative gave local kids the opportun...
10/05/2026

Sometimes the biggest win isn’t on the scorecard. ⛳️
This summer, our GolfFOREAll initiative gave local kids the opportunity to get outside, try the game, learn something new and, most importantly, have some fun.
For some, it was their first real experience with golf — and seeing the smiles, personalities and confidence come out is exactly why this program exists.
We believe every kid deserves the chance to participate, regardless of their circumstances.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make GolfFOREAll possible this summer. This is what community looks like.
More moments from the summer coming over the next few days.

HOCKEYFOREALL — More Than Just HockeyFor the local families and kids supported through HOCKEYFOREALL by DFAB, the opport...
09/21/2026

HOCKEYFOREALL — More Than Just Hockey

For the local families and kids supported through HOCKEYFOREALL by DFAB, the opportunity to play hockey means so much more than simply stepping onto the ice.

It means being part of a team. Making new friends. Building confidence. Learning what it means to work together, celebrate successes and overcome challenges. Most importantly, it means giving kids an opportunity they may not otherwise have had.

For families facing the rising costs of registration and hockey equipment, a little support can make an incredible difference. HOCKEYFOREALL was created so that financial circumstances don't have to determine whether a child gets the chance to experience the game.

None of this would be possible without an incredible community behind us.

A very special thank you to Whitby Hockey for believing in the HOCKEYFOREALL initiative and helping us create these opportunities for local kids.

We also want to thank all of our sponsors, businesses, volunteers, donors and supporters who continue to stand behind DFAB and our mission. Every sponsorship, donation, partnership and helping hand contributes to getting another child onto the ice.

The smiles, friendships and memories being created are the reason we do it.

Together, we're helping make hockey accessible to ALL.

HOCKEYFOREALL by DFAB
Helping All Kids Access Sport.

Paul & Rodney running with and representing everything that is & the SportsFOREall initiative!
09/19/2026

Paul & Rodney running with and representing everything that is & the SportsFOREall initiative!

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