The Golden Spike

One of the most important achievements of the 19th century was the the construction of the transcontinental railroad linking the East and West Coasts. Because a railroad must be built to last, steel spikes were used to hold the miles of tracks together. In fact, the spikes were so important to the makeup of the railroad that a golden spike was used to commemorate the completion of the project.

The economy of the Ohio Valley has long been connected to activity on its own railroads. With the passing of the centuries, the structure of our economy has seen many changes and the spikes which hold it together are no longer made of steel. We must look to our historical past, however as we plan for our future. The Wheeling Nailers have adopted the golden spike as a symbol of our efforts at contributing to the continued revitalization of the city.

How you Can Help

The Golden Spike Association Ticket for Kids has been developed to bring together an elite group of local business people, corporations , foundations, and individuals who are proud of our history and want to support the reconstruction of the region. City officials are working to keep young professionals here and make the Ohio Valley an even better place to live, work, and play.

As a member of the Golden Spike Association Ticket for Kids program, we are asking you to provide financial "spike" supporting Nailers Hockey and the redevelopment of Wheeling. Your tax-deductible contribution to the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley will be used to purchase Nailers tickets for charity, non-profit organization, or schools of your choice.

Community Foundation Charities

Area Schools- YMCA & YWCA- Wheeling Health Right - Soup Kitchen of Wheeling - St. Johns Home for Children - Marshall County Family Resource Network - Youth Services of Ohio County - Habitat for Humanity - Easter Seals - Children's Home of Wheeling - West Virginia Youth Advocate Program - Laughlin Chapel - Big Brother/Big Sisters - United Way - Young Life

Since the inception of the Golden Spike Association Tickets for Kids program, hundreds of individuals companies, have continued to demonstrate how much they value the Wheeling Nailers hockey organization by contributing monies to purchase hockey tickets for schools, non-profit organizations, and charities

The Wheeling Nailers organization is deeply grateful for their continued support of professional hockey in the Ohio Valley.

Please Send your Donation to :

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

C/O the Golden Spike Association Tickets for Kids

P.O. Box 1233

Wheeling, WV 26003