"Fredericton is my home, and it's hard to see people laid off or unable to work due to this crisis we're all dealing with," Allen told stlouisblues.com. "This is a town where everyone knows everyone, and we all try to support each other in any way we can. If I can give back to the town that made me who I am in some small way, it's the least I can do."
In addition, Allen is also contributing a game-used autographed stick and blocker to raise money for families affected by a mass shooting in Nova Scotia last month. Twenty-two people were killed and three more were injured in the worst mass shooting in Canada's history.
Fans who make a contribution of $20 online
will have a chance to win Allen's game-used gear or a variety of other unique collectibles donated by other athletes in the area.
"We were at home in New Brunswick, and I started reading about what was unfolding when I was online," Allen told NHLPA.com about the tragedy. "Then I turned on the TV, and the news starts to slowly trickle in. It took a few days for everything to get out and exactly what had happened. It was tough to hear. It's not far from here, I know a lot of people in that area, and my brother lives in Nova Scotia. It's a terrible tragedy and you feel for everyone involved."
