The PJ Drive benefits Massachusetts children in need by providing new, unused pajamas to babies, children and teens in communities across the state. Both Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund Massachusetts are non-profits committed to ensuring positive living conditions for children in need.
Carlo will lead this year's PJ Drive for the first time since the initiative was started by former Bruin P.J. Axelsson and his wife Siw during the 2007-08 season. Since then, over 120,000 Massachusetts children have received PJs through the Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins PJ Drive kickoff event will be held on Wednesday, February 23 at the Tufts Library in Weymouth, MA (46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA). Bruins mascot Blades and First Lady of the Commonwealth Lauren Baker will be on hand to host PJ story time for children beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The Bruins will also host an in-game PJ collection on Thursday, March 10, when Boston hosts the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. at TD Garden. Fans who donate new, unused PJs or $10 at this game will be entered in a raffle to win Bruins autographed prizes.
Fans can register their own organization to be a PJ Drive donation site. The top three organizations with the most donations will receive Bruins prizes.
Fans can learn more about the PJ Drive by visiting BostonBruins.com/PJDrive.
