Groundswell of support continues for local hockey player

The support continues to roll in for 13-year-old Noah Dugas who is in a Toronto hospital recovering from a stroke.

His story took the hockey world by storm last weekend when Noah's cousin Megan Odd went to Twitter seeking words of encouragement and support for the young hockey player.  

His story took off with thousands of messages of support from some of hockey's biggest stars including Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Jonathan Toews to name just a few.  His story led off the first intermission during the Stanley Cup finals on Sportsnet Saturday night.  

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A new video created by Assist by LSG shows numerous NHL stars including former Battalion forward Matt Duchene and Jack Eichel sharing words of encouragement for Noah and his family. 

On the local front, kindness and generosity continue to roll in from his home community. 

A new GoFundme page was officially launched on Tuesday morning.

"We are overwhelmed with the support that Noah and his family have received," the family stated on the #NoahStrong Facebook page.  

"We will be forever grateful for your generosity and continued prayers. Upon request from International family and friends, we have set up the following Gofundme account for Noah." 

Less than 24 hours later on Wednesday morning, they have raised $14,707 of the $20,000 goal.  

To go to the GoFundme page click HERE

A #NoahStrong T-Shirt campaign organized in the hockey community by many including Darren Turcotte was officially launched on Tuesday night. 

The T-Shirts say "#NOAHSTRONG" with a  "7N1D" logo that includes his initials and his #71 hockey number.  

To order a T-shirt click HERE

A number of local schools will be having a Jersey Day to help raise money for the cause too. 

North Bay RT Fundraisers, organized by the Respiratory Therapists in North Bay has elected to support this cause at its October Fundraiser.

A pair of weekend events will take place too, including a Putt for Noah event at King Cone Mini Putt which will take place on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Vested Interest on Main Street in North Bay is holding a "Get the Scoop" ice cream fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. 

An online Auction through The Original North Bay $1 Dollar Auction Facebook page will also take place this weekend with numerous hockey jerseys and memorabilia up for bidding.  

Organizers say supporters can also donate by sending an E-transfer to 𝙣𝙤𝙖𝙝𝙙𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜@𝙜𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝙢.