Keith Nominated for NHL Foundation Award

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith, Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron and San Jose Sharks forward Brent Burns are the three finalists for the 2013-14 NHL Foundation Player Award, presented to "an NHL player who applies the core values of hockey – commitment, perseverance and teamwork – to enrich the lives of people in his community," the National Hockey League announced today.

NHL clubs submitted nominations for the NHL Foundation Player Award and the finalists were selected by a judging panel. The NHL Foundation will present $25,000 to the chosen charitable organization of this year's recipient. The winner will be announced Tuesday, June 24, during the 2014 NHL Awards from Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The 2014 NHL Awards will be broadcast by NBCSN in the United States and CBC in Canada.

Keith has made an impact in the Chicago community through his charity, Keith Relief. After experiencing firsthand the challenges that medical procedures can present, Keith and his wife made it their mission to assist others by alleviating some of the financial and emotional burdens of families and individuals during times of medical crises. Keith Relief has raised more than $250,000 through benefit concerts since 2012, with all proceeds benefiting the organization as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

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Keith Relief Benefit Event

Keith Relief is proud to announce a charity concert featuring country music star Lee Brice.  All proceeds will benefit Keith Relief and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Lee Brice, best known for “A Woman Like You” and “Love Like Crazy,” will perform from 8:30-10 p.m. A silent auction will be open throughout the event, in addition to a live auction prior to the concert.

Date:

Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, from 6:30-10 p.m.

Where:

Joe’s Bar on Weed Street (940 W. Weed St., Chicago). Ages 21 and up.

Ticket Details:

VIP Tickets:  $250 Each - Includes VIP reception prior to the concert from 6:30-7:30 p.m., featuring current Blackhawks, along with concert and live & silent auction.

General Admission: $60 Each (available Friday, December 13th @ 10am) Includes admission to the concert, along with live & silent auction.

Check out photos and videos from the first Keith Relief Benefit Concert.

About Keith Relief:

Created in 2011 by Duncan and Kelly-Rae after receiving a substantial medical bill for her knee surgery, Keith Relief is dedicated to alleviating the financial and emotional burdens of families and individuals dealing with medical crises. As a partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, Keith Relief sponsors a special transplant floor dedicated to pediatric transplant patients and their families. This concert marks the second of its kind for Keith Relief. In 2012, approximately $80,000 was raised for Keith Relief and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana through the benefit concert.

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