Our Mission

In spite of the fun, the Winter Classic's sole purpose is kids. The event raises money to enable local children under 18 years old to access medical care. All monies raised go to a non-profit organization--For the Children, Inc., a 501C(3) corporation that disperse funds to Flathead Valley families whose children need medical care outside the valley, in Boston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Spokane, for example.

Our kids hail from Flathead Valley towns and also Seeley Lake, Eureka, Martin City, Libby, and Polson. While heart surgeries, premature babies, and various cancers are the most common, kids battling leukemia are numerous.

Although funds do not cover direct medical costs, they pick up where insurance leaves off, assisting with travel, food, lodging, and some therapy equipment from specialized bicycles and wheelchairs to rehab hot tubs.

Families may apply for assistance at any time during the year. Apply For Help