The Mike Modano Foundation exists to provide support and assistance to organizations, programs and projects helping children as well as veterans and canines in need of social, medical, educational or protective services.
The Mike Modano Foundation is an extension of Modano’s mission. Since the beginning of his career, he has devoted his time and resources to the betterment of his community. From 1998-2001, Modano donated $100 to United Cerebral Palsy for every point he scored, in addition to donating $10,000 to the charity each season from 1995-2001 on behalf of Dallas Stars fans. In 2002, Modano opened the Mike Modano Infant and Toddler Cottage, a safe haven for at-risk children. Modano’s charitable contributions were recognized throughout his career, being named the recipient of the United Cerebral Palsy Tom Landry Award of Excellence in Volunteerism as well as the Children’s Medical Center Athlete Role Model Award. In 2001, he was nominated for the NHL Foundation Player Award.
