Today we spoke with Lauren Messner, Board of Directors, for Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation at the Travelers Championship!
The Connecticut GC is an attempt to change the narrative for kids and parents who want to fully benefit from their hockey experiences. The overarching concepts are simple:
- Minimize meaningless games and the associated travel
- Set practice times for longer periods
- Work ethic and character over talent
- No dickheads (this includes parents and kids)
- Measurable development over time
- We are building better people and better athletes, NOT future NHL players
The programs are all coed and inclusive!
For more information, visit https://ctyouthhockey.com/
In 2004, The Travelers Championship launched the Birdies for Charity program, adopting a national model that has seen great success in other markets. Today, the Birdies for Charity program continues to develop and thrive and has become an easy and effective fundraising opportunity for every 501(c)(3) organization. Birdies for Charity is a giving platform that utilizes the excitement around the Travelers Championship to help nonprofits across the region raise awareness and funds to support their missions. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program.