Former Humboldt Broncos player Kaleb Dahlgren’s life was changed forever on April 6, 2018, when the team bus he was riding on was struck by a semi-truck.
Sixteen people died, including many of his teammates, and 13 people were injured, including Dahlgren. After he recovered, Dahlgren returned to the ice to play for York University. He also wrote a bestselling book, Crossroads, about his experience, including the challenges of growing up with Type 1 diabetes.
On Nov. 10, he’ll be the keynote speaker at the UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Kaleb Dahlgren for what should be an incredible evening,” said Loralyn Murdoch, UNBC’s director of athletics and recreation. “Kaleb is truly an amazing person. He has an incredible story. I can’t wait for everyone to hear from him and to learn from him.”
The annual event is a fundraiser for UNBC’s athletics programs, and every dollar raised goes towards scholarships and bursaries for UNBC Timberwolves student athletes.
“Every year, this event exceeds our expectations. Our goal is to find ways to improve and grow the event and its impact every year,” Murdoch said. “We really do rely on this event to provide scholarships and bursaries for our student-athletes, and the generosity of the community astounds me annually.”
For the last seven years, the Timberwolves have hosted a breakfast event, but this year the event will be hosted as an evening event with appetizers, drinks and entertainment.
“The breakfast has been a wonderful tradition for seven years, but we saw this as a tremendous opportunity to try a new format,” Murdoch said. “I am so excited to make this change, work with some local companies, and welcome our amazing supporters for a wonderful evening.”
Tickets will be available starting Sept. 1, by going online.
