Dallas Stars and Amazon donate $25,000 to Brave Like Ellie foundation

The Dallas Stars and Amazon presented a $25,000 donation to the Brave Like Ellie foundation in Frisco, Texas, on September 15, 2026, surprising the charity during a promotional video recording. The donation surpassed their North Texas Giving Day goal by 2.5 times and aims to support North Texas families affected by pediatric cancer. Stars players Matt Duchene and Thomas Harley participated in the event, expressing the emotional significance of the foundation's work. This donation also included an additional $25,000 check to the Dallas Stars Foundation as part of their new partnership with Amazon. The Stars and their players emphasized the importance of giving back to the community.

• 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Stars, Amazon surprise ‘Brave Like Ellie’ with $25,000 donation for North Texas Giving Day