Stanley Cup Champion Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov Brings Joy to Young Patients with Heartfelt Visit and Generous Donation to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation
Sasha Barkov
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation welcomed Stanley Cup champion Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov back to the Children’s Hospital on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
For the first time since winning the NHL title, the Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov returned, with the Stanley Cup, to meet with patients and present a check for more than $106,000 to the children’s hospital’s nonprofit foundation. The dollars are the most recent to be donated from the hockey star’s ongoing #BarkovScores4JoeD giving campaign. With the contribution from the 2023-24 season, Barkov has now donated $420,000 to assist ‘Joe D.’ kids and families since 2019.
Kelley Morris, Sasha Barkov (with check)
During his visit, Barkov interacted with patients, took photos, signed autographs, played games, and provided a happy distraction for those facing difficult circumstances.
Heart transplant recipient Aniyah, Sasha Barkov
Sasha Barkov (playing air hockey)
Sasha Barkov and patient
Barkov generously donates $1,600 for each goal he scores and $800 for each he assists on. He also provides a suite at each Panthers home game for use by those connected to the hospital.
Sasha Barkov, Freedom
Sasha Barkov (with banner and fans)
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children. A level one trauma center based that is part of the Hollywood-based Memorial Healthcare System, it combines advanced technology, the expertise of board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered approach to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
The hospital’s nonprofit foundation focuses on philanthropy to positively impact patients, families, and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment that support the pediatric facility’s mission.