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Sam Bennett's Benny's Buddies: Hockey Goals Fund Pet Adoptions

WPLG Local 10July 7, 20253 min790 views
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Benny's Buddies Initiative

  • πŸ’ Sam Bennett, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers, created the charity Benny's Buddies.
  • 🎯 The program partners with the Humane Society of Broward County to help homeless cats and dogs find 'furever' homes.

Goals for Good

  • πŸ’° For every goal Bennett scored during the season, Benny's Buddies paid the adoption fee for an animal.
  • πŸ“ˆ Bennett surpassed his initial goal of scoring over 20 goals, more than doubling it and significantly impacting the program.
  • 🐾 Over 40 animals have been saved and adopted through this initiative.

Personal Connection and Future Plans

  • ❀️ Bennett attributes the program's success and heart to his fiance, Zoe, who shares his passion for animals.
  • πŸ’ The couple is set to get married on July 5th, adding to a year of significant personal and professional celebrations.
  • πŸ“£ The Humane Society of Broward County is promoting the adoption of animals, with adoption fees waived thanks to Benny's Buddies.
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