GoFundMe page<\/a> has raised $2,616, with the QMJHL\u2019s Saint John Sea Dogs being the top donor donating $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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He said two incidents\u2014one in Fredericton where a 16-year-old girl took her own life and the death of a former LHS student and friend by suicide in the summertime\u2014hit close to his heart so he reached out to his Rapids coach to see what he could do to help out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe thought this would be a good way tor ally around this in hopes that we can raise money for suicide prevention,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s so important nowadays if someone is in a critical crisis and they can\u2019t see the end of the tunnel, I want to be able to pitch in and do whatever I can to help the foundations run and be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The past year has taken a mental toll on everyone, and people need the support and resources, said Boyd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe all deserve to be happy and appreciative of the life we have,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Boyd said his initiative is something different, and not just aimed at hockey fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a good way for not only hockey fans, but other people to see the challenges I\u2019ve taken on,\u201d said Boyd. \u201cI want to make as many saves as possible, and I want to do that regardless of if I\u2019m doing this fundraiser. I think this is going to give me that extra boost going into games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt the end of the day, I\u2019m fighting for lives. I just want to do it for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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