Help Novi’s youth association help one of their own

Help Anthony Salah and his family by visiting the Team Salah official page.

By Brian Kalisher –

For a Mite hockey player, the only concern should be having fun on the ice with friends.  Unfortunately for Anthony Salah, life has taken an unexpected and devastating turn.

Anthony Salah, a 7-year-old hockey player with the Novi Youth Hockey Association, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011.  In November of last year, he underwent 12 hours worth of surgery to remove the tumor and help him on the path back to his normal life. Salah is currently in Texas receiving chemotherapy and radiation in the hopes of ridding him of cancer permanently.

During the NYHA’s annual Coach’s Cup game on Mar. 17 at 6 p.m., a fundraiser will be held for “Team Salah” to raise money for his family during this difficult time.  His parents are staying with him in Texas, adding to the already astronomical expenses the family is facing. During this treatment period, Salah’s parents will be maintaining two residences – Texas and Michigan – while trying to support Anthony and his two siblings, and paying for the medical expenses.

The NYHA is hosting this event in the hope that members of the hockey community will help Salah and his family through this trying time.

Those interested in helping can contribute in the form of monetary and memorabilia donations.  The memorabilia received at the event will be used for raffles and auctions at the fundraiser.

Donations can be also made directly on the NYHA website by visiting www.noviyouthhockey.org and clicking on “Team Salah.”  For any further questions, please contact Jim Allen at 248-895-8938 or email him at hockey@jimsboathouse.com.

The goal is for Salah to make a full recovery and return home later this month.  Hockey players are known for sticking together on the ice; here’s hoping Salah and his family gets the assist off it.