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At the Chad Staley Memorial Athletic Foundation, we believe every athlete should have the opportunity to grow in sport and in life. Through mentorship, training opportunities, mental health resources, and injury prevention education, we help players build skills, confidence, and resilience. Your support allows us to continue Chad’s legacy—empowering the next generation to chase their goals and reach their full potential as an athlete and person.
Ensuring all athletes have equal opportunities to participate by providing access to financial support
Developing and supporting athletes through training programs, coaching and competitive opportunities
Empowering athletes to balance education and sports by providing academic resources, mentorship, and funding.
Prioritizing both physical and mental health by supporting injury recovery, wellness programs, and mental health performance initiatives.
Fostering personal growth, emotional resilience, and community engagement to promote a well-rounded lifestyle.
Dispersed Directly to Athletes Via Grants
Dispersed Directly to Sporting Organizations
Funds Raised Distributed to Community
Chad Staley was a beloved son, billet son, brother, and friend whose passion for hockey and kindness toward others touched everyone who knew him. From 2012 to 2015, he proudly wore the Prince George Spruce Kings jersey, serving as captain and becoming a fan favourite for his leadership and hard work on and off the ice. He went on to play NCAA hockey at the University of Alaska–Fairbanks, where he excelled both academically and athletically, before beginning his professional career in Germany and Italy. In March 2020, at just 25 years old, Chad’s life was tragically cut short after he unknowingly took a counterfeit pill while recovering from an injury — a single, devastating accident that took away a young man full of promise. His legacy lives on in the community he loved, the teammates who became family, and the countless lives he inspired.
