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Montreal Canadiens player Phillip Danault and his spouse Marie-Pierre are joining forces with the Jasmin Roy Foundation.

To fight against violence and intimidation, Danault and his wife are launching an award called “The Marie-Pierre and Phillip Danault All-Star team.”

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The couple is from the Bois-Francs in central Quebec and the award will be given next June in the region, to the elementary or secondary school that has distinguished itself in the development of healthy emotional life habits in sports or physical activities.

Danault hopes that this initiative will allow all young people to participate in sports activities at school without feeling rejected or put aside.

The foundation’s president, actor Jasmin Roy, is delighted that Marie-Pierre and Phillip have chosen to support the organization.

The award will be accompanied by a $4,000 bursary to recognize the exemplary work done by the staff and students of an educational institution. Schools have until May 15 to submit their application.

Roy said that at least one other hockey player is being asked to hold a similar initiative in his home region.