Matthews wears custom skates at 2024 NHL All-Star Game to support young fan
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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lung, pancreas and other organs. An estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The special skates were personal for Matthews. His late uncle, Bill, who was influential in getting him involved in hockey, had cystic fibrosis.
“He had season tickets to (Phoenix) Coyotes games, so he would always bring me and my dad,” Matthews said in a YouTube video posted by CCM. “Without him and without that connection, I’m not sure I’d be playing hockey.”
“It means a lot to be able to wear (the skates) on a big stage like the All-Star Game and for Finn, as well, to see his creation on TV and on a bit of a world stage…,” Matthews said in the YouTube video.