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She was with us a scant 8 days, but the memories we were able to make will last a lifetime.

An annual Tournament & Charity Social to celebrate the short, amazing life of our Gracie-Belle while raising money for Emily's House, the Children's Hospice she called home. This page is here to spread the word about the annual hockey tournament and charity social we have arranged to honour the short life of our precious Grace Gabriela. We were able to make these memories thanks to Emily's House, a youth hospice which is so much more than just that. It is a place where we were able to live with our daughter instead of just watching her die. In our unending drive to help Emily's House continue to provide the care we received, we have decided to host this event . The hockey tournament will take place at National Training Rinks in Newmarket on April 1st, 2016. We will also be hosting a "Charity Social" at the Newmarket Optimist Hall for post-tournament celebrating and fundraising. There will be prizes, snacks, drinks, live music and SO MUCH MORE!! 100% of proceeds raised from the hockey tournament and post-tournament "social" will go to Emily's House.

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. 💕

05/30/2025

Did you notice the jerseys with 4.4 during the tournament? 💕 Every single team had one. Grace was born at 4lbs 4oz, and ever since, Chris has worn 4.4 as his hockey number — a quiet but powerful tribute.

When we started this tournament, we knew we wanted Gracie Belle to be part of it in a special way. So we made sure every team carried a piece of her heart on their backs.

She may be small, but her impact is mighty. 💫

05/30/2025

If it has a Hockey for Grace logo on it, it was made by Create It! Promotions — and most likely donated.

From volunteer tees to jerseys, player bags to champion swag, and even the trophies, Chris and his team at Create It! Promotions have made sure that Grace’s little feet have graced a huge range of incredible products.

We can’t even begin to express the gratitude we feel for Chris and his unwavering support since Day One. Thank you for helping us keep Grace’s spirit alive in every detail and for staying on this journey with us, year after year. Your loyalty and dedication mean more than words can say.

05/23/2025

A BIG thank you to Newmarket Mayor John.Taylor , Bradford Councillor Peter Ferragine - Ward 5 Councillor BWG and our Presenting Sponsor Simon & Sons Windows and Doors for making this years opening puck drop extra special! We know you all have incredibly busy schedules, especially on a Saturday!, so truly appreciate you making time to be with us.

05/22/2025

This years hockey teams were all named in honour of special little souls that made a big impact. Hockey for Grace isn’t just an event it’s a celebration and a way to speak their names. All have touched our lives and once you read their stories they’ll touch yours too! To support Team Gracie Belle head to https://paceh.ca/2025-team-grace/

Today we’d like you to get to know Grace.

We had been at our last prenatal class and I hadn’t felt Grace moving that afternoon. I realized it when we got to class, so I paid attention to her movement in class but there wasn’t any. We headed up to the maternity ward and were put on a stress test monitor where they realized Grace was in some kind of distress. I was rushed in for an emergency c-section and Grace Gabriela Manning was born on February 16th, 2016 at 4lbs 4oz. She was taken to Sick Kids right away, to the NICU unit. They did test upon test and two days later we received the worst news we’ll ever hear, her MRI revealed she had no brain function, she would not survive. We didn’t want to stay in the hospital and it was then we learned of Emily’s House.

We had 8 incredible days with our beautiful Grace, 5 of them spent at Emily’s House. We filled them with lots of adventures, memories and so much love. We had lunch dates, went for walks, had a shopping trip, watched movies and hockey games, we had a birthday party, we brought the beach to Grace putting her toes in the sand, and we cuddled for hours on end. The day she passed we were all together, one big family. I was holding her hand and she knew she was loved, that’s all she knew in this world was love.

We will be forever thankful and indebted to Emily’s House, who we truly feel saved our lives by providing us a place to live with our daughter instead of just watching her die. We miss Grace each and every day but feel that our time at Emily’s House allowed us to better navigate our life after she was gone by giving us so much time to simply focus on living with her while she was here.

05/21/2025

We are endlessly grateful for all of our sponsors, but today we want to give a special shoutout to one that holds an extra sweet place in our hearts — Sweet B's Catering and Confectionery and it’s incredible owner, the amazing Bonnie. 💕

From the very beginning, Bonnie has been by our side — not just as a sponsor, but as part of Grace’s story. Long before Hockey for Grace even had a name, Bonnie was already making life a little sweeter. From the cupcakes that satisfied my pregnancy cravings, to the stunning pink cake at my baby shower, and the beautiful birthday cake she made for Grace’s big day — Bonnie has always shown her love through her baking.

And when we lost Grace, when the world felt heavy and we didn’t know what to do — Bonnie did what she knew how to do. She showed up. With sweets, with love, and with a quiet, unwavering presence that reminded us we weren’t alone.

Bonnie doesn’t just support us — she champions us. She’s been at every event, cheered us on, and raised thousands of dollars for our cause. She even created the Grace cookie — a fundraiser, yes, but more than that, it’s a way to have Grace’s name spoken and her story in their hearts.

Bonnie, thank you. For your heart, your hands, and your never-ending support. We love you and we’re so grateful to have Sweet B’s as part of the Hockey for Grace family. 💗

We would love for you to learn a little more about Sweet B’s, go give them a like and a follow or better yet go do a little taste testing at their Bradford location, 4 Holland St West.

05/19/2025

This years hockey teams will all be named in honour of special little souls that made a big impact. Hockey for Grace isn’t just an event it’s a celebration and a way to speak their names. Some we have met on our journey, some called Emily’s House home but all have touched our lives and once you read their stories they’ll touch yours too! To support Team Bridget head to https://paceh.ca/2025-team-bridget/

Today we’d like you to get to know Bridget.

In November 2017, we were eagerly awaiting the birth of our first child. We did not know what we were having but were so excited to welcome the new baby into our home and had already fully incorporated her into our life. We did little things like have Daddy read the baby a bed time story (Baby Oh Baby, The Places You’ll Go) every night. And we did big things like travel out West for the Stampede, describing everything we saw to the baby as we visited places like the Rockies and Emerald Lake. We loved taking our baby everywhere with us and couldn’t wait to get her into our arms.

Things changed at our last midwife appointment just before the due date. Both of us were there because her Daddy never missed an opportunity to hear his baby’s heartbeat. We had family waiting across the street because we were going to finish off the baby’s stocking shopping right after this appointment. With the midwife, we were discussing the pros and cons of each OB and selecting induction dates. When it came time to check the baby’s heart rate, it couldn’t be found

A day later, following an induction, our beautiful baby girl, Bridget Bell Morrison, was born still one day shy of her due date as the result of an umbilical cord accident. She had dark hair and looked like her Daddy. We only had about five hours with her and filled that time with cuddles, kisses, and “love yous”. She was able to “meet” her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins and was sent off with all the love we could give.

We celebrate her brief life every chance we get and are so excited that she has a hockey team named after her.

05/16/2025

To Market Brewing Company, you’ve been with us since day one. You’ve stood behind every idea — no matter how wild — and this year, you stepped up again when we needed a venue. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your Charity Bingo Nights where we were able to share our story with so many. Thank you for the creation of the Hockey for Grace beer and its stunning can design. And thank you for providing us with an incredible venue for this year’s Charity Social. We are so grateful for all you do for us and your continued belief in what we are doing. This year’s event literally would not have been possible without you.

What makes this partnership even more special is that Market Brewing Co. has been with us since day one — they’re one of our legacy sponsors.

Being a small, local business is no easy feat. Especially over the past five years, when it would’ve been understandable for a company to say, “we’ve done our part” and move on. But not Market.

When they say they’re Newmarket’s Neighbourhood Brewery, they truly mean it — and more importantly, they live it every single day.

From hosting Charity Bingo Nights every Thursday and raising over $40,000 in their first year alone, to showcasing local food vendors and musicians, Market Brewing Co. is a true hub of community connection.

They go beyond the pint glass, offering everything from yoga and trivia nights to pottery workshops and “paint your kicks” sessions. Their frequent markets are filled with local artisans and small businesses, all finding a home under Market’s roof.

All this to say Market Brewing Co is so much more than a brewery - they are a true community partner whose actions speak volumes about the type of business and the type of people they are, really awesome!

From the absolute depths of our hearts, thank you Market Brewing Company 🥰🙏🩷

We’d love for you to get to know Market Brewing Company. Stop by for a pint and some fun at 17775 Leslie St, read up about what’s happening online at www.marketbrewingco.com and be sure to give them a like and a follow on their socials

05/15/2025

This years hockey teams were all named in honour of special little souls that made a big impact. Hockey for Grace isn’t just an event it’s a celebration and a way to speak their names. Some we have met on our journey, some called Emily’s House home but all have touched our lives and once you read their stories they’ll touch yours too! If you want to support Team Baby Rose head to https://paceh.ca/2025-team-rose/

Today we’d like you to get to know Baby Rose.

The Baby Rose team is in honour of the Rose family who have endured a long road throughout their fertility journey. After going through 2 long years of IVF to have their precious daughter Emma, they have gone through several more years of infertility and treatment where they experienced the heartbreaking loss of 2 babies who they are honouring through this game. This team also represents the hope that the Rose Family continues to hold for another miracle to bless their lives.

05/14/2025

First, a very special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Simon & Sons Windows and Doors. Your generous support allows us to continue building this legacy for Grace and ensuring this event has the impact we dream of.

We were so excited for them to join the Hockey for Grace family in 2023 and then stepping up to be our Charity Social Sponsor in 2024. This year we were blown away by their generosity when they decided to be our presenting sponsor, I literally was in tears in the middle of Dollarama when Chris called me to share the news!

There are people that cross your path and once they are in your life you feel like you’ve known them forever, that’s how it feels with Simon & Sons. They are obviously an incredible family owned and operated business (3rd generation) having served the Newmarket area since 1967. But more so they are the most amazing humans around. You can’t help but smile when you talk to them and all they ever want to know is “what can we do”. We appreciate so much their generosity, their support and most importantly the love that they have shown to our family.

Simon & Sons, from the bottom of our hearts 💕
Thank you.

We’d love for you to get to know Simon & Sons Windows and Doors. Their showroom, located in the heart of Newmarket, displays a full selection of window and door products. We highly recommend you go in personally to see the quality, options, and their installation methods. With their extensive experience and product knowledge, they’ll help you select window and door styles that best suit your home and budget.

If you don’t already please give them a follow, show them some 🩷 and check out their website at https://simonandsons.ca.

05/13/2025

Thank You 💕

There are so many moving parts during Hockey for Grace weekend, it can be hard to take it all in. So we’ve taken the past week to let it sink in—and to recover (we might be getting too old for this!).

Our hearts are full of overwhelming gratitude to everyone who showed. To those who have been with us since day one, to the new faces and those who found us along the way—thank you.

When we lost Grace our biggest fear was that she would be forgotten by a world that barely got the chance to know her. Yet every year, when we drop that first puck, when we see kids running through the halls and now playing their own games, when we look out from the stage at the social to see hundreds of people quietly listening as we speak, when we meet families and celebrate their kids, and when players thank us on their way out—those are the moments that let us know she never will. Those are the moments we know we’ve made her proud. Without each and everyone of you none of this would be possible, so thank you.

This coming week, we’ll be sharing thank yous to the many people who help make this all happen—the sponsors, local businesses, teams, and volunteers. You give us the opportunity to build this legacy for Grace and raise funds for the incredible care at Emily’s House.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as parents, it’s that whether your child is here with you or watching from above—it truly takes a village. And ours? Ours is extraordinary.

We hope you’ll follow along as we share our thanks. If you can, please show these amazing businesses some love—give them a like or follow, or check them out if you’re in need of their services.

And finally, we’re hoping at the end of this week, after all our thank yous have been said we’ll have our grand total to share. Until then, there’s still time to donate: https://tinyurl.com/4ammu892 and read the stories of the incredible kids we celebrated this year: https://paceh.ca/2025-hockey-for-grace/

With love and gratitude,
Amy, Chris, Carter & Grace 💕

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05/03/2025

Don’t miss out on the funnest night of the year happening THIS SATURDAY, the Hockey For Grace Charity Social at Market Brewing Company
🗓️ May 3rd from 7pm-12am
📍17775 Leslie St
💴 $25 at the door
⛳️ Door Prize: Angus Glen Golf Club Foursome
🥘 FREE Food
🎶 Live music from The Cara Lea Band
🎟️ The best raffle & silent auction table around

Everything in celebration of our daughter Grace 💕 and in support of Philip Aziz Centre / Emily's House Children’s Hospice

Want more info? Head to www.hockeyforgrace.com

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