Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch and his wife Kylie presented a $50,000 donation to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sisters of Charity Hospital on April 10. The couple visited the hospital with their sons Tripp and Teller, nearly a year after Teller required extended care in the NICU following his birth.
The donation from the AT9 Foundation is intended to support families whose newborns require specialized care. During their visit, the Tuchs reunited with medical staff who cared for their son and expressed gratitude for the support they received during a challenging time.
“As a dad, there’s nothing more important than knowing your child is in the right hands. The NICU team at Sisters Hospital gave us that confidence every single day,” said Alex Tuch. “The care and support they provided to Teller and our family meant everything to us. We’re proud to give back through the AT9 Foundation and support the incredible work they do for families across Buffalo.” Kylie Tuch added, “There are no words to fully express how thankful we are for the NICU team at Sisters Hospital. They not only cared for Teller with such love and expertise, but they also supported us through the most emotional time in our lives. We will always be grateful for the comfort and strength they gave our family.”
To honor this contribution, hospital officials renamed its neonatal transport rig “Tuch’s Truck.” This vehicle is used to transfer critically ill infants between facilities while providing advanced respiratory support, monitoring, medication administration, and a specialized isolette.
Sisters of Charity Hospital President Meghan Aldrich said: “By sharing their own personal experience so thoughtfully, the Tuchs are helping hundreds of families who face a NICU stay every year to feel less alone. Their generosity – and Tuch’s Truck – will continue to fuel the kind of care Sisters’ NICU is known for – skilled, compassionate, and driven by heart. The Tuchs are beloved in our community, and we’re deeply grateful for the way they choose to return that love so intentionally.” Cheryl Madge, Director of Nursing for Women and Children’s Services at Sisters of Charity Hospital said: “On behalf of our entire Women and Children’s Services team, we are deeply grateful for this gift from the Tuchs. Their generosity will have a lasting impact on the care, comfort, and healing we provide to our tiniest patients at Sisters. We are truly honored that a family whose journey began here has chosen to give back in such a meaningful way.” Anne Snyder, Executive Director of Development for Sisters Hospital’s Foundation said: “We are profoundly grateful for Alex and Kylie’s extraordinary generosity and for turning a deeply personal experience into hope for so many families who will walk through the doors of our NICU… Their kindness will make a lasting difference.”
