PPW The Company: an Underdog Story
It all started with an inspired notion. Cam Brown came up with a saying to help him stay motivated and overcome his small size while trying to make it to a college hockey team. Along with three other college hockey bound friends, they adopted their philosophy and spread it throughout their circles. One thing led to another and together they embarked on a journey that took them from printing and selling PPW wristbands in their garage to having the greatest professional hockey goalie in the world, Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins, ask to be a part of their movement. Their story is an inspiration, but more importantly their optimism is too. They believe that to help others succeed is the greatest accomplishment a person can achieve. Their mission rides on their strong belief that others will defy the odds and prove people wrong.
The Founders
Four guys, one mission; To spread the Prove People Wrong philosophy, and help people overcome adversity through dedication and hard work.
Cam Brown
Currently plays for the Sioux City Musketeers in the United States Hockey League (USHL). Received a full scholarship to the University of Maine fall of 2013.
Charlie Ackerman
Currently plays for the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL.
Kyle Nickerson
Currently playing for the Boston Junior Bruins in the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL). Committed to play at Dartmouth College for the fall of 2013.
Jack Brewer
Freshman at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Plays forward for the Bantams (NESCAC)
The greater good
In the spirit of PPW, a percentage of all PPW sales go to the Tim Thomas Foundation, a charity established by Bruins legend Tim Thomas to support underdogs and those in pain everywhere. In addition, investment proceeds on the majority of the company’s seed capital have been committed to charity.
