Hockey For Grace

02/28/2026

LAST DAY FOR GRACE COOKIES
Make your way to Sweet B's Bakery & Cafe
at 4 Holland St W in Bradford TODAY between 10am-4pm for your LAST CHANCE to grab Grace cookies.

02/28/2026

And just like that, this year’s February Charity Bingo Nights at Market Brewing Company for Hockey for Grace have come to an end.

And what a month it was — incredible turnouts every single week and not a single Thursday snowstorm in sight (a true February miracle 🙌).

We are so honoured to be February’s charity in support of Philip Aziz Centre / Emily's House Children’s Hospice and while we are beyond grateful for every dollar raised, what means even more is the opportunity we’re given each week to share a piece of our story — and to say Grace’s name out loud.

Every week, I’m blown away. One minute the room is buzzing and you can barely hear yourself think… and the next, a hush falls over the crowd as everyone listens so intently. The respect. The empathy. The love from complete strangers. It’s something I truly can’t put into words.

We made new friends. We spoke other children’s names. We sold a lot of cookies. We made sponsorship connections. We welcomed new volunteers. We had small business owners ask how they could give back.

This is community. This is Grace’s impact. 🩷

Thank you to each and every person who came out and supported us.

And a HUGE thank you to Market Brewing for the dedication they put into being such an incredible community supporter. You show up in the biggest way and we are so incredibly grateful for your continued support and the way you allow us to build such a big legacy for Grace.

Until next year… BINGO 💕

02/28/2026

WOW! Another day, another incredible local business buying out Grace’s cookie jar. A huge thank you to Century 21 Bradford 💕

02/25/2026

A huge shout out to Corey Quinlan Insurance Agency in Bradford who bought out the cookie jar today, the best part is he bought them for everyone! Swing by Sweet B's Bakery & Cafe today to get your FREE Grace cookie compliments of Corey 💕 (while supplies last)

Our friend and downtown neighbour Corey Quinlan Insurance Agency was just in and purchased all the Grace cookies left in the jar!

He’s asked us to pass them out on his behalf. Swing by today for a free cookie while they last ❤️

02/21/2026

Just incredible 💕

Today, Grace’s cookie jar has been pre purchased by one of our dear regular customers in honour of another little one lost too soon.

Little Bennett passed away this day in 2022, and his family honours his memory with Acts of Kindness each year. 💙

Swing by for a free cookie, while supplies last

02/15/2026

It’s Grace’s Birthday Weekend 🎉
We’d love for you to celebrate with us
🍺 Grab some Market Brewing Company Hockey for Grace Beer
🧁 Grab some Sweet B's Bakery & Cafe Grace Cookies
🧭 Do an adventure in Grace’s honour

02/05/2026

ARE YOU COMING TO BINGO THURSDAY?
We are SOOOOO excited to be Market Brewing Company February Charity Bingo recipient.

HERE’S THE DETS
🗓️ Every Thurs in Feb starting THIS WEEK!

🕖 7pm, get there early to get a table

📍17775 Leslie Street (back of building)

💵 $25 CASH ONLY

🍺 Grab your 👩‍👧‍👦 and enjoy some 🍻 , 🍽️, 🎶 while helping a great cause 💕 and an incredible small, local business 🛍️

See you there!

02/02/2026

THEY’RE HERE! 🩷🍪
It’s February 1st and the kick off to Grace Cookies at Sweet B's Bakery & Cafe. You’ll find these incredibly delicious cookies all month long at Sweet B’s. We love that so many of you buy these is large quantities, to help the Sweet B’s team out (and to help us sell even more cookies) for large orders you can pre-order! Just give them a 📞 or shoot them a 💻.

So how do you track down these amazing cookies?
👩‍🍳 Sweet B's Bakery & Cafe
📍4 Holland St West Bradford
📞 905-551-5222
📧 sweetbs@live.com
⏰ Mon-Fri 11-6pm Sat & Sun 10-4pm

02/02/2026

I don’t know how we got to 10. Honestly, when we arrived home without Grace I didn’t know how we would make it through the day. It wasn’t easy. The world seemed so dark and unfair. But we made it. At first it was minute by minute which turned to hour, then day. The weight always there but as time went on it became something we could carry. People often say “I can’t imagine” or “You’re so strong”. We can’t imagine either, even now somedays it just hits me, we had a baby and she died. Somedays it seems like a dream and others it is very present. Some days we feel strong; forging this world, creating a legacy, finding joy in the ways she says hello. And then other days our world falls apart and I beg for just one more minute, I wish I could be back in those 8 days she was here even knowing how it all ends. That’s the thing about grief, about loving someone with your whole heart. They're with you forever. The grief, the memories, the smiles, the tears, the memories, the hurt, the love.

While Grace was here we lived every moment, big and small and made sure we filled our days with all the adventures we could think of. Each year during her birthday month we celebrate her birthday by doing an adventure in her honor. This year we’ve decided to fill February with 10 for 10; 10 Adventures for 10 Years. We’ll be sharing them on our socials so follow along and we invite you all to join in remembering Grace with us and having your own adventure. If you do we’d love to hear about it; shoot us a message or tag us in your fun.

02/02/2026

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01/28/2026

It’s Been A While…

We know it’s been a while, and we’ve been a bit quiet since last year’s event. One of the reasons we started Hockey for Grace—and why we’ve shared so much of our journey—is because we promised ourselves that if we could help even one family going through something similar feel less alone, it would all be worth it. That promise also meant being honest, even when that honesty includes the parts of life most of us try to keep behind the scenes.

With that in mind, we felt it was time to reconnect and share a bit about what’s been happening over the last nine months or so.

Life is big, great, hard, and always moving. It doesn’t pause for what’s happening in your individual world—it just keeps going. Shortly after last year’s event, we found out that we would be losing our ice time. Honestly, this was a huge blow. Since our inaugural tournament, we have run Hockey for Grace at the same rink every year.

But beyond logistics, this loss hit deeper. After losing a child, the places and things connected to them take on even greater meaning. Hockey for Grace is Grace’s legacy, and we’ve poured so much time, love, and heart into it. Having everything suddenly feel up in the air was incredibly difficult. On top of that, while Emily’s House has always been nothing but gracious and supportive—regardless of the amount we raise—we feel a strong sense of responsibility to do everything we can for them.

We also have Carter, and in many ways we’re like any other family juggling multiple kids and busy lives. There’s actually comfort in that—it makes our day-to-day feel like Grace is still part of our present world. Carter is a busy guy, playing competitive hockey, and we want to be fully present for him. Add to that full-time work and, for me, running a small business, and the days fill up quickly. The world itself has also felt heavier. So much has happened since coming out of COVID, which felt like a lifetime of its own. For me personally, losing Grace changed how deeply I feel everything. I was always emotional, but after losing her, those feelings became heightened.

Running an event of this magnitude is a juggling act with many moving parts. We are endlessly grateful for the helping hands that make it possible, but at the end of the day, it lands on Chris and I. We take that responsibility very seriously—we want to honour Grace, support Emily’s House, create a memorable experience for everyone who attends, and make sure our sponsors feel truly appreciated. All of that takes a toll, emotionally and physically.

This year also marks what would be Grace’s 10th birthday, which comes with its own wave of emotion.

With all of that said, we are excited to share that Hockey for Grace will be happening again this year. It will take place a little later than usual and in a slightly different format. We’re in the final stages of confirming the details and can’t wait to share more very soon.

We hope you’ll be just as excited as we are—and that you’ll want to be part of this year’s event once again.

Thank you, as always, for your continued love, patience, and support.

Amy & Chris Manning
Grace’s Mom & Dad

06/01/2025

Miss Jennie's Performing Arts Studio is a shining example of how small businesses can make a big impact.

As our Kidz Zone Sponsor, Miss Jennie’s has stepped up in a major way to support Hockey for Grace — helping us create a fun, welcoming space for the youngest members of our community. Their commitment to giving back is felt in every smile, every activity, and every joyful moment in the Kidz Zone.

We are so grateful for their generous support and proud to have Miss Jennie’s as part of the Hockey for Grace family. It’s local partnerships like this that bring our events to life and remind us what community is all about.

Thank you, Miss Jennie’s, for supporting our mission and helping us carry Grace’s spirit forward. 💕