Jose Theodore has started a charity, Saves for Kids, in memory of his son. If you haven't read Tarik's heartwrentching piece of Theo's loss, please do. This season, Theo will make the following donations based on his play:
- $2 for each save ($5 for the playoffs)
- $100 for each win ($200 for the playoffs)
- $500 for each shutout ($750 for the playoffs)
Theo will donate an additional $500 for each playoff round the Capitals win.
Knowing the generosity of hockey fans in general, and Rats & Rabbits in particular, G.O.D suggested that we come up with our own fundraiser to support this cause. So, here's the deal. You decide which game(s) you will be donating for, regardless of goalie. You set you donation levels. Put this information in your reply, and I will update the list each day, along with a running total of money raised after each game (might be the following morning, but you get the idea). You can donate 5 cents for each save, a flat $5 for a win, match Theo's donation levels, whatever. More important than you donation is your participation, no matter the size.
We can decide at a later date if we want to try and get all this money together and make a single donation to Saves For Kids on behalf of the Rink, or if people are more comfortable doing individual donations.
You can also, as some have already done, make a flat donation immediately. Information on how to do that is available here. If you have, let me know and I'll add you to the list so you can be recognized.
In case you're curious, Jose has already raised $3,800 with his play.
updated 3/28 (noon)
Donation List
RedBirdie: remainder of season (including playoffs), 5 cents per save, $1 per win, $5 per shutout.
flashfangirl: Theo's regular season games, 5 cents, $1, $2
boutros23: remainder of season (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $20
Irockthered: remainder of season (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $20 (addition $100 donation for each goal Theo scores! If theo is #1 star, $5; #2=$2.50; #3=$1)
Sam DC: 3/8 game vs. Dallas Stars & 4/1 vs. Atlanta, $1, $10, $20 (with a guaranteed minimum of $15, matching donation from friend)
MrLaughlin18: remainder of season (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $20 (min. $500 donation is Caps win the cup)
Seminrocks: remainder of season (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $20
Scott in Shaw: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $5, $10 (addition $100 donation for each goal Theo scores!)
J.P: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $5, $10 (addition $100 donation for each goal Theo scores!)
tuvanhillbilly: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $5, $10
Hello Dahlen: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $10
Bald Pollack: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $10
N2CAPS: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $10
psuscott1: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $10
Ames: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $2, $10
zephyr: playoff games, $1 per save, $5 per save in games caps can eliminate opponent
renstar: Theo's regular season games, 5 cents per save ($20 min)
gfcapsfan: Theo's regular season games, 5 cents per save ($25 min)
SOIBF Caps: all games, all goalies, 5 cents, $1 $5 ($5 per playoff win)
Addison H.: Theo's games, 10 cents, $1, $10 ($50 per assist, $100 goal, in addition to $25 already donated)
docciavelli: Pitt goalies on 3/24, 50 cents per save, $10 for a shutout (additional $5 if MAF gets an assist or empty net)
desperado: Theo's regular season, 10 cents, $2, $10
bagace: Theo's regular season, 10 cents, $2, $10
redlineblue: Theo's regular season, 10 cents, $5, $10 (and $10 for every Caps goal scoring on 3/24!)
apk3000: $10 each time Theo is a game star, $20 for week star, $200 for Conn Smythe ($10 minimum)
cluster: Theo's games (including playoffs), 10 cents, $5, $10 (addition $100 donation for each goal Theo scores!)
Your Nation's Capital: all goalies, 5 cents per save; $7.20 bonus donation on 3/20
Got Sparkly: Theo games, starting with 3/7, 50 cents per save, double money for shutouts (50 cents, $2.50 in playoffs, $5 for series win, all goalies)
Ovechwin: $1 per Ovechkin goal, $1 per Backstrom assist, $2 per Ovechkin goal in playoffs, $5 for every shootout goal
Flying Cloud: for Theo's games, retroactive to start of season! $1 per win ($25 minimum), and $25 per shutout, with the following bonus: $50 Conn Smythe; $100 Stanley Cup
Gould Old Days: $1 a save at the next Japers’ pick up game (if anyone is willing to keep track).
frnralch: Theo's games, starting 3/8, 10 cents per save, $2 per win, $10 per shutout
bigonetimer: Theo's games, $1 per start, $1 per win, $1 per shootout win, $2 bonus if Theo beats the Penguins
KarlW: $50 each time Theo beats the Penguins
cobracg: Theo's games, starting 3/5, 5 cents per save, 75 cents per win ($1.10 bonus for being named a Star of the Game)
CapitalCentre: Theo's games, starting 3/11, 5 cents per save, $1, $5 ($5 additional donation)
Cp2Devil: Theo's games, retroactive to 3/5, 5 cents per save, $1 win, $1 shut out ($25 minimum)
i12swim: Theo's games, retroactive to 3/5, 5 cents per save, $1 win, $1 shut out ($25 minimum)
highslot84: all goalies, start 3/12, 5 cents per save, $1 win, $1 shut out
turnituptoeleven: $5 if the Caps win on 3/24, $1 for every Ovie goal that day, and $5 per playoff series win.
Whiter Mage: $5 flat donation
Kellobellow: for Theo's games, retroactive to start of season! $1 per win ($25 minimum), and $25 per shutout
Ed Franckovic: $100 base donation, $50 if Caps make the Cup finals, $50 if they win
SemiSteckel: 3/24 vs. Pittsburgh only, 20 cents per save, $10 for win, $10 for shutout; $10 for every 1st round game won
megs2215: Theo's games, effective 3/18, 10 cents, $1, $10
bigeugene: $25, additional $25 if Caps make Cup finals, another $50 if they win
renhoak: $250
KneeHighToADuck: any goalie $3.75 for playoff wins
Jordan DC: any goalie $3.75 for playoff wins
what Juneau about that?: $10
Vinn: theo, retroactive to start of pledge drive, 10 cents, $2, $10. $100 if Theo scores
mswiley: all goalies, starting on 3/24, 5 cents, $1, $2. Plus $1 for every game, $1 for every Brooks Laich point, $5 for every Ovie hattie. Playoffs: 10 cents, 42. Finals: 10 cents, $5. $25 for Cup win, $100 minimum
highslot84's stepdad: all goalies, start 3/12, 5 cents per save, $1 win, $1 shut out (this is a matching donation!)
CapsKH: $25 donation
Running Donation Total: $2,487.65!