About Hemby Cup

If for one small moment in one special day, you could experience a child's joy - hear the laughter, see the smiles, all the while knowing the medical challenges they face each day–wouldn't you want to be part of it?

The Hemby Cup was founded to give sick children, if for just one day, time to forget about the treatments, the rehabilitation, and the medicine and just have FUN. This annual fundraising hockey event is a face off that benefits Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital, Presbyterian Children's Emergency Department and Presbyterian Blume Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic.

Since 2001 the Hemby Cup has raised over $450,000. The funds raised so far have been used to purchase needed medical equipment, beds, toys, games and books for the playroom and build a brand new playground.

Founded by Charlotte based Microsoft employees, the Hemby Cup has teamed with many partners over the years. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police

Department, The Charlotte Checkers, Hawse Design, Marketing One Sportswear, Pineville Ice House, Dixie's Tavern & Providence Paint Company have all been outstanding contributors since the beginning. Each year the Hemby Cup team has grown, with additions such as Bank of America, Wachovia, Tavern on the Tracks, Learning Express, and Webb Mason Printing just to name a few.

The Hemby Cup is more than just a hockey game; it is a combination of many different efforts and events leading up to the actual game day. Each year the Hemby Cup players & volunteers assist Hemby Children's hospital in organizing the Halloween party for the children. In addition two fundraising events are held in the weeks leading up to game, one of which includes a silent auction. The majority of the funds raised come from the sale of Hemby Cup apparel and tickets, which players and volunteers spend many hours selling in support of the children.

Without a doubt the highlight each year is the Hemby Cup game itself! Game day allows the unique opportunity for entire families to participate in a charitable event and share in the fun. The children from Hemby Children's Hospital participate in all facets of the game. From dropping the ceremonial first puck, presenting the Hemby Cup trophy to the victors and finally skating on the ice with the players, volunteers, and public, it is obvious the children are the focal point of the Hemby Cup! Please visit our Past Cups page for past event information and images.

There are thousands of people working for great companies in Charlotte that feel a responsibility to give back to the community...and they do. The Hemby Cup takes that responsibility seriously and supports a great cause in the Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital.

The Hemby Cup brings the best of the Charlotte community together for one small moment on one special day.