A Winning Partnership: KeyBank Teams Up with the Buffalo Sabres to Support the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation

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KeyBank has partnered with the Buffalo Sabres to support the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation with a $26,000 donation, matching Dahlin's jersey number. The foundation, established in October, aims to improve children's lives in Western New York, focusing on health, wellness, and resources for underserved communities.

The donation helps launch a new 'Text to Donate' program, where fans can text 'Dahlin' to 86225. Every $10 donation enters fans for a chance to win a meet-and-greet with Dahlin at a Sabres game. KeyBank serves as the official bank of the NHL team, with the Sabres playing their home games at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo.

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A $26,000 donation from Key is helping launch a "Text to Donate" program

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2024 / KeyBank and the Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed a longtime business and community partnership. Key is the official bank of the NHL team and the Sabres play their home games at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo.

Now, Key is helping Sabres Captain and Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin launch his Rasmus Dahlin Foundation with a $26,000 donation, a nod to the number Dahlin wears on the ice - 26.

"KeyBank is excited to partner with Rasmus Dahlin as he launches his foundation to improve and make a difference in the lives of children with various needs in Western New York," said Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo market president. "Our $26,000 donation is a symbol of our belief in his work and the excitement we share about the good the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation will do in our community. Go Sabres!"

The Rasmus Dahlin Foundation was founded in October with a mission to improve the lives of children with various needs around the Buffalo community. The foundation supports initiatives that enhance the quality of children's lives, focusing on health, wellness, and providing resources to underserved communities.

Key's support is helping launch a new "Text to Donate" program that launched on December 3rd. The program gives fans the opportunity to donate to the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation by simply texting "Dahlin" to 86225. For every $10 donated, fans will be entered with a chance to win a meet and greet with Dahlin at a Sabres game at the end of the season.

"I'm so grateful for KeyBank and their generous contribution to my foundation," Dahlin said. "KeyBank's commitment and continued support throughout the rest of the season shows how important Western New York is to them and I know that, together, we can help improve the lives of children in our community."

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FAQ

How much did KeyBank donate to the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation in December 2024?

KeyBank donated $26,000 to the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation, a number chosen to match Rasmus Dahlin's jersey number 26.

What is the new text-to-donate program launched by the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation?

The text-to-donate program allows fans to donate by texting 'Dahlin' to 86225, with every $10 donation entering them for a chance to win a meet-and-greet with Dahlin at a Sabres game.

What is the mission of the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation launched in October 2024?

The Rasmus Dahlin Foundation aims to improve the lives of children in Western New York, focusing on health, wellness, and providing resources to underserved communities.