Reaching out Online
Tweet at @CoachsCornerDC if you want to reach Don Cherry on Twitter. Don Cherry is the most active on his Twitter account, where he regularly posts about hockey history. Go to his Twitter account and click on the Follow button so you can see his tweets in your main feed. If you want to write to him, start your tweet with “@CoachsCornerDC” followed by the rest of your message. Try asking about his time coaching or discussing games of Canadian hockey since he may be more interested in responding. When you’re finished writing it, click on the Tweet button to send it to him. You can find his Twitter page here: https://twitter.com/CoachsCornerDC. You may also respond directly to his tweets by clicking on the Reply button.
Follow the Rock’em Sock’em Hockey Facebook page for updates on his podcast. Now that he’s not on TV, Don Cherry runs the Grapevine Podcast where he discusses hockey games and his involvement in the sport. Click the Like button at the top of the page if you want to see regular updates from Don Cherry and his podcast. Write a post on his page asking questions about hockey or his career so he’s more likely to respond. You can also leave comments on his other posts and pictures if you want to interact with them more. You can post on Don Cherry’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Doncherrysgrapevine/. Sometimes, Don Cherry will answer questions from his Facebook and Twitter pages on his podcast. Look for episodes that are labeled “Q&A” or something similar. Try clicking the Message button at the top of the page if you want to send a private message. However, Don Cherry may receive many private messages and may not see them all.
Find his booking agent’s information using IMDb Pro for professional inquiries. If you want Don Cherry to speak at an event or appear on TV, locate his agent’s name and contact information on his page. Send an email explaining when you want to book him, for how long, and what type of appearance you’re expecting from him. List your budget as well so his agent can determine if it’s a good fit. If the event sounds like something he would be interested in, his agent will pass along the information and reach out to you again. You can find his agent’s information here: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0156067/. IMDb Pro is a paid service, but you can get a free trial.Tip: Only contact Don Cherry’s booking agent if you want to hire him professionally.
Attending a Public Appearance
Do a meet-and-greet at a convention or expo. While he doesn’t make public appearances often, Don Cherry sometimes attends Comic Con or similar events to sign autographs and meet his fans. Check the guests attending conventions near you or try searching “Don Cherry convention” to see if there’s an event coming up. If he’s visiting a con, buy a visitor’s pass and a meet-and-greet package if it’s required to get one. In the past, Don Cherry has only gone to conventions in Canada. Conventions usually cost around $50–60 USD for a day, but it may vary and meet-and-greet prices may not be included.
Go to a signing if he’s touring with a new book. Don Cherry has written a few books and will sometimes go on tour to sign copies for his fans. Check his social media accounts for any book releases coming up and see if he’s visiting any cities near you. When you go to the signing, get a copy of his book and ask him to sign it. As he autographs your book, try talking about hockey or letting him know how big of a fan you are. Don Cherry usually releases a book once every 1–2 years.
Attend a charity event for Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation. Check the foundation’s website and Facebook page to see if there are any upcoming events near you. Check specifically if Don Cherry is coming since he may not make appearances at each event. See if you can buy a ticket, donate, or RSVP to the event so you get a chance to meet him in person.Warning: Avoid trying to contact Don Cherry through the Pet Rescue Foundation’s email since he will not receive your message.
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