Since 2016, New York Islanders captain Anders Lee has partnered with Jam Kancer in the Kan to raise more than $3.2 million for children in the local community who are affected by cancer. This year takes on an added significance with Matthew Schaefer now part of the organization.

The No.1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft lost his mother to breast cancer in February 2024, just a few months after losing his billet mom in an apparent suicide in 2023. Since joining the Islanders on June 27, the defenseman has been outspoken about wanting to support local charities and fundraisers.

“It's amazing. I think he fits right into who we are as Islanders,” Lee said ahead of his fundraiser, which takes place on Saturday at Northwell Ice Center, the Islanders' practice facility in East Meadow, New York.

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