"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."
"Schaffer lost his mother to breast cancer in 2024. My mother was someone I looked up to immensely, Schaefer said. I remember sitting by her side while she was battling cancer, and she always had a smile on her face. She was full of joy. By teaming up with Northwell Health, I hope we can bring a little of her joy to others who are fighting cancer and to their families as well."
"The center will be located at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park and will provide dedicated spaces for children while their parents undergo treatment. Schaefer will make visits to the hockey-themed room throughout the year."
"By honoring Jennifer Schaefer's memory in this way, we are ensuring that no child has to walk through these difficult moments alone, providing them with a place of comfort, play, and support right when they need it most."
A $150,000 donation from the Islanders Children’s Foundation will support the opening of the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center in October. The center is named for Jennifer Schaefer, the mother of Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who died of breast cancer in 2024. The facility will be located at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park and will offer dedicated spaces for children while parents undergo treatment. Schaefer will visit the hockey-themed room throughout the year. The initiative is intended to help cancer patients and their families find moments of joy and comfort during difficult journeys, ensuring children do not face these moments alone.
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