All the love in the world to Chris, Kelsie, and the Snow family
Chris Snow is an inspiration and a leader in the Calgary Flames community. After being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) over four years ago, he continued to work in the Flames front office, far exceeding the original six months of life the doctors told he and his wife, Kelsie, he had left to live.
This past summer, Snow (“Snowy”) was promoted to VP Hockey Operations and Assistant General Manger.
Today, Kelsie shared a devastating update on Chris’ health:
— Kelsie Snow (@kelsieswrites) September 27, 2023
I want to thank Kelsie and the Snow family for being so open throughout Chris’ incredible journey. While this is a truly devastating update that leaves me with tears in my eyes, I’m grateful that Snowy is part of the Flames organization. He is perseverance personified.
To the Snow family, the Calgary Flames and hockey community at large is thinking of you, is here for you, and is so thankful for you.
To donate to research and treatment for ALS, visit SnowyStrong.ca:
We know that our hockey family will want to help, and we appreciate that so much. Here’s how you can do that. Donate to the Calgary Flames Foundation in support of ALS research and treatment at leading institutes of Chris’ choosing, including Sunnybrook Brain Sciences Centre in Toronto. Chris visits Sunnybrook every month to participate in a clinical trial for the most promising ALS gene therapy treatment yet. The drug targets a specific genetic mutation that has devastated Chris’ family. Research dollars produced this treatment, and research dollars will accelerate a cure.
Update on Chris Snow’s condition: September 28, 2023
Via Chris’ wife, Kelsie:
Tests yesterday confirmed that Chris will not wake up. In life, Chris offered his body to a clinical trial to help others. In death he will do the same. He remains on life support while organ donation is arranged. We are so proud of him.
— Kelsie Snow (@kelsieswrites) September 28, 2023
The Calgary Flames and greater hockey community are rallying around the Snow family at this time. Snowy has been an inspiration to so many, which is being exemplified by an effort from passionate Flames fans on Twitter/X to get #PutSnowInTheRafters trending.
Whatever the Flames do to honour and remember Chris, I’m sure it will be special, although no gesture can come close to giving what Snowy has given to the organization and the community.
Flames fans are proud of Chris, too. We're proud of you, proud of your kids, and are so grateful you're part of the Calgary and greater hockey community, Kelsie.
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) September 28, 2023
While we're so sorry, I hope you and your family can take inspiration and strength from Chris. He's given so much.