Volunteer Appreciation Skate Top Golf Fundraiser Halloween Party / FD vs Vet Sled
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Volunteer Appreciation Skate Top Golf Fundraiser Halloween Party / FD vs Vet Sled
Signed in as:
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Growing up, Wyatt Lucas wasn't just passionate about hockey—he was passionate about helping others experience the game he loved. While playing high school hockey, he began volunteering with children and adults with disabilities, discovering that the greatest victories didn't always appear on the scoreboard.
That passion became even more personal after learning about his grandfather's difficulties prosthetic leg following a below-the-knee amputation as a child. Knowing the challenges and resilience endured by someone he loved reinforced Wyatt's belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience community, confidence, and belonging through sports.
Inspired by those experiences, Wyatt founded Hockey Mentors with a simple vision: remove barriers so children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities can experience the joy of skating and hockey—regardless of ability.
Today, Hockey Mentors has grown into a nonprofit organization serving families throughout Metro Detroit with free adaptive skating, sled hockey, and community events, made possible through dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and community partners.
2019 – Founded as Wyatt Lucas's Eagle Scout project, with a mission to make hockey accessible to everyone.
2022 – Incorporated as a Michigan nonprofit organization. Annual Summer event begins.
2023-Annual summer events and fundraising campaigns begin for equipment.
2024 – Started monthly skating November - May
2025 – Received IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, strengthening fundraising and expanding opportunities.
2026 – Launched adaptive skating and veteran sled hockey programs serving families throughout Metro Detroit.
Joined Move United and expanded partnerships with leading adaptive sports and community organizations. Hosted Hockey Mentors' largest community celebration to date, bringing together hundreds of participants, volunteers, sponsors, and adaptive athletes.
Hockey Mentors has been recognized by television, radio, newspapers, and community publications for its impact throughout Metro Detroit.
• FOX 2 Detroit – Roop Raj (Founding Story)
• FOX 2 Detroit – Alan Longstreet
• WDIV Local 4 Sports Final Edition -Joel Sebastianelli
• WJR Sports Wrap - Anthony Bellino and Lomas Brown
• Community Newspapers & Magazines
• WDIV Go 4 It Award (coming after tonight)
Before Hockey Mentors officially became a nonprofit, Wyatt partnered with the Motor City Veterans Hockey to create a sled hockey video that introduced the community to his vision. That early project helped inspire volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who continue to shape Hockey Mentors today.
Every month, Hockey Mentors brings together volunteers, children, veterans, and families to experience the joy of adaptive skating and sled hockey. Our programs are offered at no cost to participants because of the generosity of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to belong.
Interested in partnering with Hockey Mentors? We welcome businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, and community groups that share our mission of creating opportunities for children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Together, we can make an even greater impact.
Hockey Mentors believes lasting impact is made through collaboration. We proudly partner with organizations that share our commitment to creating opportunities for children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports and community engagement.
Our community partners include:
Hockey Mentors is proud to be an active member of several local Chambers of Commerce, strengthening relationships with businesses and community leaders who help expand opportunities for the families we serve.
We are members of: