Vegas Golden Knights Foundation

25th Anniversary Partner

Doron made his day-long contract official, then Marc-André Fleury and Deryk Engelland escorted him to the private players’ lounge for a quick meal with the team before suiting up. Fleury personally helped Doron lace up in his brand-new hockey gear to get ready for his big entrance.

You could see the wide grin on Doron’s face even through the goalie mask as his name was announced on the speaker and he made his way onto the ice. The lights in the arena flashed and Doron skated through the tunnel of Golden Aces, high-fiving Chance the mascot as he headed out to join the other players for his first lap.

While his family watched from the stands, Doron skated with the players and then headed to the net. As Fleury gave him pointers, Doron turned away shot after shot from the Golden Knights.

With a final “Go Knights Go!” chant, Doron took a victory lap, his one true wish granted.

ESPN featured Doron’s wish on their “My Wish” series in 2019. Special thanks to the Vegas Golden Knights, ESPN, and everyone in the Las Vegas community who made this day truly unforgettable.

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation serves as the primary charitable link between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Las Vegas community. As the first major sports franchise to represent Las Vegas, wish kids across the country have dreamed of skating with the Golden Knights as their one heartfelt wish. For Doron, his experience with the Golden Knights started as something that captured his attention while undergoing chemotherapy, went on to be an exciting wish day with the team, and now serves as inspiration as he looks to play hockey at a collegiate level.

The Foundation has not only been a source of hope for our wish kids, it also has brought inspiration to our organization. From sponsoring major events to making wishes like Doron’s come true, the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation truly serves to inspire the Las Vegas community and become agents of growth and change.