Northwell Health, the New York Islanders and Matthew Schaefer open the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room, donated by the Islanders Children’s Foundation

Northwell Health, the New York Islanders, and defenseman Matthew Schaefer opened the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room on November 2, 2026. Located within the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, New York, the space was established in honor of Schaefer's mother, who passed away from breast cancer. The dedicated room was made possible by a $150,000 donation from the Islanders Children's Foundation to support children whose parents are undergoing cancer treatment.

Decorated in Islanders colors and filled with hockey memorabilia, the facility offers a therapeutic and recreational environment featuring games, art supplies, and Northwell Child Life specialists. Schaefer, the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, plans regular visits to support local families and will share custom ladybug friendship bracelets with visiting children to honor his mother's memory.