Chuck Bastie interviews former pro hockey player and skater Sheldon Kennedy

Chuck Bastie interviews former pro hockey player and skater Sheldon Kennedy as well as his reasons for choosing Canadian Tire Jumpstart as his charity of choice! Chuck also chats with Marco Di Buono from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart about the wonderful partnership they have with Sheldon and Kaitlyn Weaver!

Sheldon Kennedy is competing with Kaitlyn Weaver. They are skating for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

Manitoba born, former NHL superstar Sheldon Kennedy has had a successful career. He has played for teams such as the Detroit Red Wings, the Boston Bruins and the Calgary Flames. Kennedy has become an advocate and inspiration for survivors of abuse after courageously coming forward to shine light on the abuse he faced as a teenager at the hands of his coach.

The former NHL star has kept quite busy. He has received numerous awards including being named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015, the David Foster Humanitarian Award in 2014 and many other honours. Kennedy also co-founded the Calgary & Area Child Advocacy Centre, which provides youth with tools to empower and prevent online bullying and harassment.

Kennedy is competing with Kaitlyn Weaver as his partner. They are both skating for Canadian Tire Jumpstart — a charity dedicated to giving families in financial need and their children a chance to participate in organized sports.

For more information about about Sheldon’s charity of choice, go to jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

For more information about CBC’s Battle Of The Blades and Sheldon’s profile, go to www.cbc.ca/television/battleof…n-kennedy-1.5274123

To reach Chuck, email him at chuckbastie@gmail.com, or phone the Listen UP Talk Radio contact line at 1-866-269-6155!

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