The Bourque Family Foundation strives to continue the impact made through Ray’s leadership by supporting a wide variety of different charitable and educational endeavors.
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Raymond J. Bourque is a former NHL defenseman, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, community leader, and family man. Throughout Bourque‘s time with both the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche, he became not only an accomplished athlete but also a leader in the community. Prior to the start of the Bourque Family Foundation, Ray helped to contribute over $20 million to over 1,000 different organizations that vary in missions, from providing after school programs to famine relief and everything in between.
In 2017, Ray, Christiane, Melissa, Christopher, and Ryan wanted to combine their charitable efforts to make a greater difference in the community and founded their own public charity, the Bourque Family Foundation. The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to make strides in the causes that are important in every community. This allows the Bourque Family to bring people together to make an impact on many different organizations, people, and communities in need.
Meet The Board of Directors
Guiding Visionaries: Meet the Bourque Family Foundation's Board of Directors
Ray Bourque
Christiane Bourque
Melissa Bourque
Christopher Bourque
Ryan Bourque
Tom Cullen
Joe Wadland
Jack McGlynn
About Ray Bourque
Raymond J. Bourque, a model of proficiency and consistency at an elite level throughout his career, was born in Montreal, Quebec. Inspired by the firewagon offense and oppressive defense of his hometown Canadiens through the dynastic seventies, Bourque climbed the rungs of minor hockey and was chosen by the Boston Bruins with their first selection, eighth overall, in the NHL’s 1979 Entry Draft. That fall, Bourque made his NHL debut amidst the accolades of teammates, media and opponents.
Bourque consistently provided leadership from his spot on the Boston blue line. Through twenty seasons with the Bruins, twelve as team captain, Bourque dominated, earning 17 selections to NHL All-Star Teams. He was a five-time recipient of the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman. When the opportunity arose to join the Colorado Avalanche at the trading deadline in March 2000, Bourque deliberated, then decided to join the Stanley Cup contenders. Although Colorado wasn’t successful in achieving its goal that first season, in 2000-2001, a pursuit Ray labeled ‘Mission 16 W,’ the Colorado Avalanche made Bourque’s dream a reality when the team was crowned Stanley Cup champion in 2001. It had taken twenty-two seasons, but Ray Bourque had finally achieved his lifelong hockey goal. That summer, he retired, going out on top.
