Middle School Ice Hockey Goalie Raises $11,200, Donates to Make-A-Wish

Jordan Fromm continues to make an impact on those less fortunate.

The ice hockey goalie began to for every shutout he recorded.  The money went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation.  When word spread of Jordan’s charity work, his total increased to $5,400 in his first year of the project.  This past season, Jordan more than doubled his total at $11,200.  Each charity received half of his total and Jordan recently made a presentation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  The money donated will fund an entire trip for a 10-year-old boy battling leukemia to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.  

“It sort of really hit home when it happened again,” said Jordan.  “I really saw where my money was going to and I was able to see how the kid was getting help and the family was getting help.  I get to see where my money is going and get to see what happens to it.”

The emotions of the evening were equally strong between Jordan and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  The people involved with the organization continue to be impressed with Jordan’s heartfelt efforts to help children’s dreams come true as they face the struggle for survival.  Jordan also welcomes the chance to learn more about the people he is helping.

“It was cool to know the kid has some of the interests that I have,” Jordan said.  “He likes the Eagles.  His favorite color is green.  I had been to Atlantic before and it was a great experience, so I’m sure he had a great time.”

Jordan’s father, Lou, believes the opportunity to present the donation in person had an impact on everyone involved.

“It is rewarding,” said Lou.  “We had this appointment set up with Make-a-Wish.  It’s an impactful visit when you have people at their office so overly appreciated and so happy to see Jordan.  I hope all of this is a huge learning experience for Jordan that is going to sit with him the rest of his life.”

Jordan is scheduled to present the other half of his donations to the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation in July.  Hockey is a big part of Jordan’s life, but he understands the importance of the sport to those less fortunate.

“I get to see what impact I’m having,” Jordan said.  “When I volunteer with the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, now I can see what these kids are going through and how their love of hockey is much more important than mine.  I really enjoy hockey, but it’s a hobby.  It’s not a way to get out of some issues at home or issues at school.”

When Jordan first came up with the idea of raising money through shutouts, he never imagined word of his good deed would reach so many others who were also willing to help.

“I’m really surprised,” said Jordan.  “The people that have been donating have been spreading the word around themselves.  My dad has been spreading it around through camp.  Right now, we’re talking to people from Connecticut who heard about it.  It’s really unbelievable how far it’s reached.”

“It’s a spider web,” Lou said.  “It’s going viral by our network of people.  It doesn’t seem to be a hard sell.  It’s an easy concept.”

Jordan’s success with his charity work can provide a message to others.  It is an example of how a selfless act could become something far greater than anyone could have imagined.    

“It’s so funny to know that it started with an idea of a $25 contribution,” said Jordan.  “It’s pretty amazing to see that something I started can grow into a really big idea.”