Peterborough Petes Defenceman's Community Initiative "Marentette’s Mission" Releases Total Donation Numbers

Peterborough Petes defenceman Thanasi Marentette and the team have released the donation results from Marentette’s Mission, which recently completed their first-ever Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Clothing Drive.

Photo courtesy of NatalieR Shaver and the OHL.

The event ran from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11 and encouraged the community to make donations in support of Street Level Advocacy and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation.

The following are the total received donations:

• Cash Donations - $1,511

• Jackets - 100

• Shoes/Boots - 18 Pairs

• Sweaters/Sweatshirts - 62

• Long Sleeves/T-Shirts - 87

• Pants - 45

• Pajamas - 10

• Hats/Toques - 217

• Gloves/Mittens - 206 Pairs

• Scarves - 87

• House Coats - 3

• Socks - 305 Pairs

• Dresses - 5

• Blouses - 3

• Brassiers - 6

• Underwear - 22 Pairs

• Suitcase -1

• Blankets - 13

• Long Underwear - 4

• Skirts - 4

• Shorts - 5

• Ear Warmers - 11

• Under Shirts - 3

• Face Cloths - 12

• Towels - 4

• Snow Pants - 2

• Slippers - 1

• Onesies - 7

• Barbie Dolls - 2

“Marentette's Mission just completed its first ever Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Clothing Drive and the results have been overwhelming,” said Marentette. “Words can't express the gratitude I have for my family, friends, teachers, teammates, the Petes organization, the volunteers at Street Level Advocacy and Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, the residents of Peterborough and Windsor/Essex Counties and the incredibly loyal fans of our beautiful Petes.”

Following the event's success, Marentette announced that the Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Clothing Drive will become an annual event.

“Because of the generosity and support of so many, I am incredibly proud to announce that we have decided to make this initiative an annual event,” continued Marentette. “Thank you to the Peterborough and Windsor/Essex communities for making this event a huge success and I look forward to seeing everyone at the rink.”

The Petes are getting festive for their next game this Thursday. They host the Niagara IceDogs for their annual Christmas game with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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