“Like all Edmontonians I was touched by this story and wanted to do my part to help Maddox make a full recovery,” said Oilers Gilbert Brule. “Our whole team is rooting for Maddox and his family as they show courage during this challenging time.”

The specialized surgery was not available in Canada; instead the family found a surgeon willing to perform the procedure in New York City. To help the family cover the $50,000 in medical fees associated with this procedure, the Royal Bank set up a trust fund where donations are being accepted. Generous donations from people across Canada, like Brule, have tallied over $50,000.

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