Vancouver Canadians Ownership takes the lead within community

Since the event’s inception both Jake Kerr and Jeff Mooney have stepped to the forefront by setting the tone by donating generously and with a vision of making our community stronger through diversity and education.

In 2018, Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation Chairman Jeff Mooney and his wife Suzanne created a new scholarship program through the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC providing $100,000 annually to students that show a commitment both to education and giving back to our community. Since the scholarship’s inception the Mooney Scholarship Program has helped 22 students either return to school or begin a post-secondary education thanks to this funding.

Building the Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon into one of British Columbia’s premier philanthropic events

The 1st Annual Vancouver Canadians Hot Stove Luncheon took place on Friday, January 21st, 2011 and was held at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in front of a sell-out crowd of 280 guests. That day we welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays caravan as they toured Western Canada and included manager John Farrell, catcher JP Arencibia and pitchers Ricky Romero, Brett Cecil and North Vancouver's Scott Richmond as well as General Manager Alex Anthopoulos. The goal with our inaugural event was simple, to introduce our Foundation to the mainstream and raise funding for equipment needed to help a targeted collection of children we hoped to have join our Youth Baseball League the following summer.

Since then we have been honoured to welcome Toronto Blue Jays guests each and every event ranging from up-and-coming prospects to Hall of Fame icons and legendary executives. Hosted by Vancouver Canadians broadcaster Rob Fai, each personality has taken to the stage sharing little-known stories and insight that can only be found at this annual winter baseball extravaganza.