Click Here to Nominate Your Game Changer
The Springfield Thunderbirds, in continued partnership with our friends at the Center for Human Development, are proud to once again spotlight Game Changers during
each home game during the 2023-24 season at the MassMutual Center, because when it comes to Game Changers, Care Finds A Way.
What’s a Game Changer? Someone who has made a difference in the Pioneer Valley community through their selfless act of kindness. These Game Changers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve the lives of those around us. They are people who all of Springfield and Western Massachusetts can proudly salute!
The Thunderbirds will recognize individuals who have made a difference in their communities in the Pioneer Valley.
Below are past recipients of the CHD Game Changer Award.
Carmen McKenzie and Earl Clarke
Steve Nagle and Mike Baxendale
Susan Raimer
April Hodgens
Sadie Slattery
Geoffrey Smith
Men Wear Pink 2023
Ferioli & Morin Family
Wendy Clini
Christine Burns
Hai Nguyen
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Scott Astley
Brian Casey from 99 Restaurants
Elias Brookings
Ellen Kearney, Kim Mierzejewski and Jillian Tarta
Christos Nikolis
Vilenti Tulloch Academic Leadership
Agawam Veterans Memorial Cememtery Volunteers
Anna Baboval
Katie Kalbaugh
Noble Hospital Respiratory Team
Leanna Matczak
January Russel
Shelley Pennington
Max Conway
Chrissy Humason
Nicole Coakley
Erica Ireland
Hockey for Heroes Foundation
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Sarah Powers
Sarah Johnson
Lisa Kern
Irene Kenison
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Derek Fanska
Kyle Zych
Connor Wright
Vic Mathieu.
Karen Deoliveira Duffy's Fighting Irish
Colin Moge
Lydia Martinez-Alverez
Joe Tavella, Gaetana Aliotta, Patricia Bean
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Sunny Shukla
Carolyn Brennon
Johnathan Knight
Colleen Loveless
Juan Latorre
Patrick Lemieux
The Bucks Hockey Team
Adrian Monroe
Jen Kreicamp
Linda Milewski
Tammie Meier
Carolann MacMaster
Anthony Shea
Kathy Picard
Roz Mestre-Resto
Kyle Arzt
Chad Mior
Elizabeth Proulx
Carolyn Roberts
Cindy Murphy
Dr. Jay - Survivor Journeys
Hampden Regional Read Aloud
Celebrate Kate Foundation
Kev's Foundation
Miracle League of Western Mass
Donna St. John (CHD) & Andrea Tarpey (STCC)
Lynn McCarthy & Special Olympics
Karen Yvon
Ayden's Ride for Life
Eric Segundo
Officers Igor Basovskiy & Kenneth Arzon - Springfield Police Department
Margaret Reidy
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Raven Harris
Rich Gale - Sled Hockey
Wicked in Pink
Ruth Amador
Rob Saez & Theos BBQ
Rebecca Tyler
Restoration Worship Center
Kiara Mickens
Amy Baker
Chris Baker
Tony Odierna
Terrance Mack
