Islanders donating to open a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer's late mother
The $150,000 center will give children a place to wait and play while parents receive cancer treatment, Northwell Health said.
- On Monday, the New York Islanders and Northwell Health announced a $150,000 donation to establish the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center at R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Hospital in New Hyde Park, opening in October.
- The center honors Jennifer Schaefer, who died of breast cancer in 2024. Her son, defenseman Matthew Schaefer, initiated the partnership to provide support for families navigating cancer treatment.
- Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said the Islanders Children's Foundation is "proud to support this wonderful initiative," providing children with "a place of comfort, play and support" when they need it most.
- Schaefer posted on Instagram that he is "dedicating my time, energy and focus" to the project and will make regular visits to the hockey-themed room throughout the year.
- Amid a successful rookie campaign, the Calder Memorial Trophy finalist tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman with 23, balancing athletic achievement with community support.
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Matthew Schaefer, Islanders partner with Northwell Health to open cancer support center for children in New Hyde Park
Thanks to a $150,000 donation from their Children's Foundation, the New York Islanders and Northwell Health will open the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center, named after star defenseman Matthew Schaefer's mother, in October. Schaefer, the 18-year-old Calder Memorial Trophy finalist — an award given annually to the NHL's top rookie — is partnering with New York's largest health system in hopes of helping cancer patients and their families "f…
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Islanders donating to open a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer's late mother
The New York Islanders are donating $150,000 to create a child support center in honor of Matthew Schaefer's late mother, Jennifer.
Islanders Children’s Foundation donate to hospital to create support center named after Matthew Schaefer’s late mother - Daily Faceoff
The New York Islanders are giving back in support of one of its top stars. On Monday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reported that the team and rookie Matthew Schaefer are teaming up with Northwell Health to create a child support center, named the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center, paying tribute to the defenseman’s late mother. #Isles rookie phenom Matthew Schaefer has teamed up with Northwell Health to bring joy to families fighting ca…
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