North Stars Introduce the Family Care Pass

A Gesture of Care: BHC Foundation and North Stars Introduce the Family Care Pass

The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation is proud to partner with the Battlefords North Stars to introduce a new community initiative, the North Stars Family Care Pass.

This program was created with the intention of ensuring there is no spotlight, no requirement to explain personal circumstances, and no expectations attached, just an offering of care.

At its core, the Family Care Pass is simple. The Foundation holds a bundle of reserved North Stars tickets and distributes them fully at its discretion to individuals and families who may need a moment of normalcy. This may include families facing illness, loss, or recovery; individuals going through a difficult season, including mental health challenges; and health care staff who may benefit from stepping away for an evening and enjoying an evening of fun and connection.

There is no application process, no public recognition, and no obligation. The intention is not promotion, but presence. Sometimes support looks like community, connection, and a place to simply be without questions or explanations.

The North Stars’ role in this initiative is to offer a welcoming space and to ensure the program remains respectful, consistent, and ongoing. Together, this partnership reflects a shared belief that care does not need to be loud to be meaningful.

“At the Foundation, we see every day how much people carry, often quietly,” says Leanne Ducommun, Executive Director of the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation.“This initiative is about meeting people where they are, without asking them to explain or justify their need. It’s a simple gesture, but one rooted in dignity, trust, and compassion. Sometimes what helps most is being reminded that your community is still holding you.”

“Hockey has always been about community, and this partnership allows us to extend that sense of belonging beyond the rink,” says Isabel Smith, Marketing Manager for the North Stars.

The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation is grateful for partnerships like this one that understand healing and hope are often found in small, thoughtful moments, and that care can be offered quietly, with heart.