We are proud to recognize Emily Feak of Three Square Food Bank as the newest recipient of the Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication to serving Southern Nevada make her an extraordinary force in the fight against hunger.

As Volunteer Manager at Three Square, Emily plays a vital role in ensuring that the organization can meet the growing demand for food assistance across our community. She leads a mission-driven volunteer team with vision and heart, reimagining engagement strategies, streamlining operations, and creating meaningful ways for supporters to get involved.

Under Emily’s guidance, volunteerism has become central to nearly every aspect of Three Square’s work — from warehouse operations and kitchen support to mobile food distributions, senior hunger initiatives, and community outreach. Last year alone, more than 66,000 volunteer hours were contributed, equivalent to 33 full-time employees. This impact is a testament to both the generosity of the community and the strength of Emily’s leadership.

Whether she is coordinating large-scale volunteer events or working one-on-one with individuals looking to make a difference, Emily leads with integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose. She fosters a culture of appreciation, builds lasting relationships, and brings out the very best in everyone around her.

Emily, thank you for your unwavering commitment to ending hunger in Southern Nevada and for the tremendous impact you make every day. We are honored to celebrate you as a true Community Champion.

Our team had the incredible honor of accepting the Community Hero Award from Nevada Child Seekers, a nonprofit whose mission strengthen and protect children and families throughout Nevada. This recognition means a great deal to us, but even more meaningful is the opportunity to support the life-changing work this organization leads every day.

Nevada Child Seekers is dedicated to advocating for missing, exploited, and at-risk children. Their team works tirelessly to provide safety resources, prevention education, family support, and community outreach. Being acknowledged by an organization that pours so much heart and commitment into our state is both humbling and inspiring.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the entire Nevada Child Seekers team—not only for this award, but for welcoming us into your mission. Through donations, volunteer efforts, and ongoing participation in your community events, we are proud to stand alongside you in service of Nevada’s children.

At Adam Kutner Cares, we believe that strong communities are built through compassion, partnership, and consistent action. Today’s recognition reinforces our commitment to give back in ways that truly make a difference.

Thank you, Nevada Child Seekers, for the meaningful work you do and for letting us be part of it. We look forward to continuing this important work together.

Surprises are always special, but surprising an extraordinary educator makes the moment unforgettable. This week, our team joined our partners at CCSD Engage to visit Vegas Verdes Elementary School, where we proudly inducted Mrs. Audra Richardson into the Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award family.

Mrs. Richardson is a passionate and innovative STEM teacher who transforms her classroom into a hub of creativity, exploration, and possibility. Whether she is guiding students through imaginative Cardboard Arcade projects or leading the school’s LEGO League after-school program, her teaching approach sparks curiosity and builds confidence in young learners.

Her dedication helps students dream big and see themselves as future engineers, designers, problem-solvers, and changemakers. Through hands-on learning and meaningful challenges, she shows her students that innovation begins with believing in themselves.

As part of her recognition, Mrs. Richardson received a commemorative award plaque and tickets to today’s Vegas Golden Knights game, where she’ll also enjoy an unforgettable ride on the Adam Kutner Zamboni.

Please join us in celebrating this remarkable educator and the impact she makes every day. Her creativity and commitment are shaping the next generation of leaders, one inspired student at a time.

Honoring service, leadership, and inspiration is at the heart of the Adam Kutner Cares mission. This week, we had the privilege of doing just that.

Alongside our partners at CCSD Engage, our team had the honor of surprising Captain Jason Small, NJROTC instructor at Clark High School, with the Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award.

Captain Small’s legacy of service spans more than 30 years in the United States Navy. His career reflects bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to others. Today, he continues that legacy in the classroom, guiding the next generation of leaders through Clark High School’s NJROTC program.

Through his mentorship, students learn discipline, teamwork, confidence, and the value of education. Captain Small opens doors to opportunities many students never imagined, including college scholarships, leadership pathways, and community service experiences that shape their futures.

To honor his impact, Captain Small received a commemorative plaque, two tickets to the Vegas Golden Knights game, and a special moment many fans can only dream of: an opportunity to ride the Adam Kutner Zamboni.

Captain Small, thank you for your decades of service to our country and for the powerful influence you continue to have on the students of Southern Nevada. Your dedication inspires us, and we are proud to celebrate you as a true Community Champion.

The Golden Knights welcomed in the NHL’s last remaining undefeated team, the Carolina Hurricanes. Vegas took the first lead of the game 8:42 into the game after a loose puck slipped by the Hurricanes’ goaltender. Jack Eichel was credited with his sixth goal of 2025-26. A couple of shifts later, Pavel Dorofeyev doubled VGK’s advantage with a nifty Peter Forsberg-inspired goal.

Carolina cut Vegas’ lead in half early on in the second period. The Golden Knights held on their tight lead and took a 2-1 advantage into the second intermission.

The Hurricanes had plenty of chances to even the score but couldn’t get one past Vegas goalie Akira Schmid. Ivan Barbashev regained the Golden Knights two goal advantage midway through the final frame. William Karlsson added the empty netter to seal the deal.

The Golden Knights’ record improves to 5-0-2 defeating to formerly undefeated Hurricanes 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Next up, Vegas will travel east for a challenging three-game road trip beginning in Sunrise, Florida. Puck drop against the Panthers is scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM.

On October 16^th, second-grade teacher Sarah Heidhues became the first individual winner of the 2025 Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award, marking the start of the program’s third year of recognizing local heroes across Southern Nevada.

Sarah, a lifelong Las Vegan, teaches at the same school district she once attended — turning her personal story into one of hope and resilience. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a school clerk and Student Success Advocate, always putting students first.

“It’s life-altering and healing to teach the same kind of kids I once was,” said Heidhues. “To help them believe they can grow, achieve, and feel proud of where they come from means everything.”

Her commitment has helped reduce absenteeism, foster inclusivity, and inspire fellow educators to celebrate their students’ growth. As part of her recognition, Sarah was surprised in her classroom and later honored at the October 18^th Vegas Golden Knights game, where she took a ride on the Adam Kutner–branded Zamboni — a powerful symbol of her champion spirit.

For most kids, going to a Vegas Golden Knights game is already a dream come true. For Mrs. Janette’s 5th grade class at Darnell Elementary, the October 3 home game became a night they will never forget.

Game Day Excitement

From the moment the students arrived at the Fortress, their energy was contagious. Dressed in Golden Knights gear, the class filled the stands with cheers, wide-eyed excitement, and plenty of smiles. For many of the students, it was their very first VGK game, which made the experience even more special.

Throughout the night, the kids soaked up every moment. They watched the players take the ice, felt the roar of the crowd, and waved their rally towels with pure joy. The Fortress atmosphere turned into a classroom of its own, where the lessons were about teamwork, community pride, and celebrating together.

A Special Honor for Their Teacher

Adding to the excitement, their teacher Mrs. Janette was honored with a ride on the Adam Kutner Zamboni. As she circled the rink, her students jumped to their feet, waving and cheering as the crowd joined in the celebration. It was a proud moment for the entire class to see their teacher recognized in front of thousands of fans.

Memories That Last a Lifetime

The Adam S. Kutner Community Champion program is designed to spotlight students and educators who embody grit, kindness, and community spirit. For this special night, it was all about creating memories. Mrs. Janette’s class did not just watch a hockey game. They became part of the Vegas Golden Knights family.

As the final buzzer sounded, the kids left with smiles, stories, and memories they will carry with them for years to come.

Congratulations again to Mrs. Janette and her 5th grade class on their unforgettable knight at the Fortress. Go Knights Go!

The Golden Knights wrapped up the preseason with a Friday night matchup with the San Jose Sharks. San Jose struck first 1:18 into the game. The Sharks doubled their lead late in the middle frame to take a 2-0 lead through 40 minutes of play.

Vegas was awarded four power play opportunities but couldn’t find the back of the net on any of them. After 60 minutes, San Jose came away with the final preseason victory with VGK’s only goal coming from Alex Holtz.

Vegas finishes off the preseason with a record of 3-4-1. The Golden Knights will now prepare for the regular season beginning on Wednesday. Puck drop for Opening Night against the Los Angeles Kings is scheduled for 7 PM.

The Golden Knights returned to Las Vegas for a home-and-home preseason matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. With under two minutes to play in the opening period the Avalanche took a one goal lead.

Five and a half minutes into the final frame Brett Howden scored his first preseason goal to even the score. William Karlsson snapped the tie nine minutes later.

On Friday night, Vegas will finish off the preseason against San Jose. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 7 PM.

On September 27^th, Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys joined Nevada Child Seekers in their Super Search event, a citywide volunteer effort to help locate and bring missing children safely home. The law firm’s staff canvassed neighborhoods across Las Vegas, distributed flyers of missing kids, and supported outreach efforts in collaboration with local law enforcement and family advocacy groups.

“Every child deserves to be found, and every effort counts,” said one Adam Kutner team member. “We’re grateful to support Nevada Child Seekers in their mission to reunite families.”

How to help:

• Save the Nevada Child Seekers hotline:702-458-7009
• Follow@NevadaChildSeekers and @AskAdamKutner for updates and active alerts
• Visit nevadachildseekers.org   to learn about future volunteer opportunities