Dear Faribault Rotary,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous fiscal support of the Little Falcons program. Because of your contribution, the program was able to collaborate with the Faribault Hockey Association to host two no-cost "Try Hockey" events in the Fall of 2024 and late Winter of 2025, with equipment provided. Faribault area high school hockey players were in attendance, and in all, it was a superb experience for everyone involved.
Although I didn’t grow up playing hockey, as a hockey parent, I’ve fallen in love with the sport. The number one reason? There are no bench players in hockey—every single kid contributes to the team's success as they rotate on and off the ice between multiple lines. Coaches are fully committed to all players, ensuring that everyone plays a role in the team’s success and growth. Unlike other sports where some players may be overlooked and left sitting on the bench, hockey embraces every player as a valuable part of the team.
There’s no denying that hockey is a costly sport, but I firmly believe it’s one of the most enriching. I know this firsthand—my kids participated in several activities before ultimately settling on hockey as their favorite. They now play nearly year-round, and the sport has given my family so much. I’m thrilled to see the gift of hockey being passed on to new families each year, made possible by the support of Faribault Rotary.
I hope you will continue to financially support the Little Falcons program, especially toward the collaboration between the Faribault Hockey Association and the high school hockey players. It’s heartwarming to see these high school athletes giving back in service to the next generation of hockey players.
Please share my sincere appreciation and gratitude with the members of your organization. Your support is truly making a difference in our community.
Thank you again,
Sonny Wasilowski
