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Proceeds from the sale of 27,000 Winnipeg Jets specialty license plates will provide opportunities for disadvantaged kids across Manitoba by supporting registered children's charities through the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation, Premier Greg Selinger announced last week along with the foundation's executive director, Dwayne Green. 'We are all excited to have the Jets back, but the benefits go far beyond the excitement of watching NHL hockey,' said Selinger. The Premier announced the Specialty License Plate Program has raised over $800,000 for Children's Charities to date. 'The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation is providing kids with opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have. 'We're proud to partner with them because when young people have a chance to reach their potential, we all benefit.' The Jets specialty license plate has been administered by Manitoba Public Insurance over the past year. The specialty plates were sold at more than 300 Autopac agents across the province and $30 from the sale of every plate is provided to the foundation. 'The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation is thrilled with the overwhelming and continued support it has received from fans of the Winnipeg Jets,' said Green. 'Not only are hockey fans across Manitoba showing their passion for the Jets, but they are also assisting with our foundation's mandate to support numerous initiatives across our community.' 'A big thank you to Dwayne Green, Mark Chipman and the many Manitobans working everyday to give young Manitobans a shot at a brighter future,' said Selinger. 'The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation and the organizations it supports are making a real difference in our community.' The Province of Manitoba is distributing this release on behalf of the government of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation.
