“You might think that I’m doing so much for you, but the truth is you do much more for me.”
Montreal is still getting over the shock of losing P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators. But the former Canadiens defenceman hasn't forgotten about his adopted hometown, and especially not his pals at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Last year, Subban donated $10 million to the hospital, which named an atrium after the hockey player. He visited frequently and got to know many of the kids recovering there.
That's why staff and patients at the hospital were so devastated by the trade.
“Many kids were crying, to be frank and honest with you,” Marie-Josée Gariépy, president of the hospital foundation, told the Montreal Gazette.
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Subban vowed to keep supporting the hospital, and to stay in touch. He made good on that promise today with a heartwarming letter to the sick kids at the hospital and what they mean to him.
A video Subban posted on Twitter and Facebook shows patients receiving his letter. It's addressed to "all my friends at the hospital."
"Since I arrived in Montreal six years ago, I have felt a connection to the hospital. Each and every time I had the chance to meet one of you, I got the opportunity to be inspired by your stories, courage, and perseverance."
