Barkov continues supporting children’s hospital with Cup visit, donation
Panthers captain keeps up tradition, visits hospital with new friend
© Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
On Saturday, Aleksander Barkov continued his annual tradition of supporting the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Fla, but this time with a special twist.
The Florida Panthers captain – fresh off his Stanley Cup victory last season – visited the patients at the hospital with the Cup.
Thank you Sasha Barkov for your incredible generosity and visit today! Our patients, families and staff loved the surprise and are so grateful for your support! pic.twitter.com/g2czOyhgeG
— Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (@JDCHospital) September 21, 2024
Barkov also donated $106,400 to the hospital’s non-profit organization as part of his #BarkovScoresforJoeD initiative. As part of the campaign, Barkov donates $1,600 for every goal he scores and $800 for each of his assists. Last season, between regular season and playoffs, Barkov scored 31 goals and 71 assists.
This was the fifth season Barkov participated in this campaign to support the children’s hospital, and, since he got to introduce the kids to his new friend Lord Stanley, it was undoubtedly one of the most special ones so far.
