The Buffalo Sabres forwards announced crucial donations to support hospital employees and food shelters in Western New York on Wednesday.
Eichel is teaming up with Bauer Hockey to purchase 5,000 PPE medical masks for hospital workers in Western New York. He announced the donation with a post on Twitter where he thanked medical professionals for their fight against COVID-19.
Tweet from @Jackeichel15: Happy to support our hospitals of WNY with the help of @BauerHockey pic.twitter.com/VcfvYRDezc
"I am so thankful to all those medical professionals that are on the front lines taking care of our community in the battle against this virus," Eichel said in a press release. "The dedication to Western New York that they continue to show is incredible. I am happy to work with my friends at Bauer to purchase these masks. Hopefully, they will help play a part in keeping our hospital workers safer and healthier."
Skinner announced a $53,000 donation
to the fund
Sabres owners Kim and Terry Pegula started March 25. Skinner's contribution, which coincides with the No. 53 jersey he wears for the Sabres, will be directed to essential employees who are fighting coronavirus and organizations that provide food to those in need.
He also thanked medical workers for their service.
"I know unfortunately not everyone is able to stay home during these difficult times," Skinner said in the video posted to Instagram. "I want to say thank you to all of our hospital workers that are on the front lines helping all those who have been affected by the virus."
Instagram from @jeffskinner: Thank you to all of our First Responders and Hospital Workers on the front lines
On Friday, Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley and the team's Foundation announced that they have jointly donated $1 million to the COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force.
The team announced the donation with a statement: "We are all in this fight together. We are beyond grateful for the tireless efforts, courage and compassion that the entire medical community has demonstrated during these challenging times. These contributions will especially support those medical workers on the front lines battling the pandemic here in Nevada. They are true everyday heroes. And just like they support us, we want to support them."
