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12-Year-Old Honors Late Brother, Raises $47K for Heart Foundation

4/12/2026

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A 12-year-old hockey player, Cole Kasin, honored his brother Connor Kasin during a New York Islanders game on April 11, 2026.
Connor Kasin died from a rare heart condition, prompting Cole to promote the Connor Kasin Memorial Foundation to standardize EKG screenings.
The event raised nearly $47,599 for the foundation.
The Islanders have remained close to the Kasin family since Connor Kasin's passing.

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A 12-year-old hockey player, Cole Kasin, honored his brother Connor Kasin during a New York Islanders game on April 11, 2026.
Connor Kasin died from a rare heart condition, prompting Cole to promote the Connor Kasin Memorial Foundation to standardize EKG screenings.
The event raised nearly $47,599 for the foundation.
The Islanders have remained close to the Kasin family since Connor Kasin's passing.