Wayne Gretzky founded the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in 2002, his mission is to provide less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience the sport of hockey. Wayne Gretzky is providing this time and donations of hockey equipment and ice time, as well as providing the opportunity for young people to attend professional hockey games. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation believes that hockey instills many positive life skills and helps to the physical, emotional and social growth of young people. The foundation annually has events by a variety of fund-raising events and donations from corporate sponsors. Many other celebrities and other sponsors help keep his foundation growing. Wayne Gretzky also has a hockey School and the registration fees will go to the Wayne Gretzky Foundation. To date, the Wayne Gretzky Foundation has raised over $1-million dollars in support of youth in hockey. Wayne Gretzky has supported and followed other charities:
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