He is normally known for creating excitement in hockey arenas but on Friday, NHL superstar Connor McDavid generated cheers in a school gymnasium in Edmonton as he congratulated students on their work to support an organization he has a special bond with.
The Edmonton Oilers captain showed up to speak to students at Nellie Carlson School, one of several city schools that took part in a fundraising campaign for the Ben Stelter Foundation.
The organization was named after Ben Stelter, a six-year-old Oilers superfan who developed a bond with McDavid and other Oilers before losing his life to cancer. The foundation raises money to provide special experiences for children living with cancer, to help families with medical equipment needs at their homes and more.
“Kids raising money for kids is a beautiful thing,” McDavid told Global News after addressing the students. “It’s an amazing thing that they did. It shows great leadership.
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