Alex Ovechkin's charitable efforts include his role as head of the adaptive sports department for the 'Corporation of Good' campaign by DobroFON. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that those with success must give back to the community. Ovechkin has long been involved in causes related to adaptive sports and pediatric cancer research. He supports special hockey through donations and ticket giveaways. His commitment includes matching donations for every career goal he scores, thereby increasing his impact on charity fundraising.
"God gave us what we have, and we must help people who don't have it. Everyone who has success and fame should do charity work. You have to help, develop, and do what we all do. God sees everything. If they're helped, they will help you."
Ovechkin's position as the head of the adaptive sports department makes sense as related causes have made up a large portion of the charity work that he has done over the past two decades.
In October 2014, the legendary winger fell in love with the latter organization after being asked to go on a sushi date by one of its players, Ann Schaab of the Washington Ice Dogs.
Ovechkin has pledged to donate a matching amount of money to whatever career goal number he scores for the rest of his NHL career.
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