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Friday, April 10, 2026
To commemorate the AT9 Foundation’s donation, the hospital’s neonatal transport rig, used to transfer critically ill neonates, was affectionately renamed “Tuch’s Truck.”
Buffalo, NY— Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch and his wife Kylie visited Sisters of Charity Hospital’s NICU Friday afternoon, along with their sons Tripp and Teller, to present $50,000 to the unit from Tuch’s AT9 Foundation. Their generous gift comes nearly a year after Teller was born at Sisters and required extended care in the hospital’s NICU. As part of their return to the hospital, the Tuchs reunited with the team who cared for Teller, and thanked the nurses and doctors who became part of their family during his stay.
“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.”
“There are no words to fully express how thankful we are for the NICU team at Sisters Hospital,” said Kylie Tuch. “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 commemorate the Tuchs’ kindness, the NICU renamed its Neonatal Transport Rig “Tuch’s Truck.” The rig allows for the unit’s critically ill patients to be transported to other facilities for collaborative care between sites, and features a specialized isolette, monitoring and medication administration, and advanced respiratory support to ensure patients receive seamless critical care during their journey. The Tuch family’s donation coincides with the Transport Team’s 50th transport.
“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,” said Sisters of Charity Hospital President Meghan Aldrich.
Last year, Sisters Hospital welcomed more than 3,300 babies, and 674 required stays in the hospital’s NICU. The Level III designated unit provides care for babies born as early as 23 weeks gestation, as well as babies born with critical illness at all gestational ages. The hospital’s team of neonatologists and nurses work alongside extended care providers – including respiratory, physical, and occupational therapists – to ensure the best health outcomes for their littlest patients.
“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,” said Cheryl Madge, Director of Nursing, Women and Children’s Services at Sisters of Charity Hospital.
“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,” said Anne Snyder, Executive Director of Development for Sisters Hospital’s Foundation. “Their gift honors the exceptional care that Teller received and will help ensure that countless newborns and families receive the same compassion, expertise, and lifesaving support. Their kindness will make a lasting difference.”
This marks yet another investment in maternal care at Sisters Hospital. Over the last two years, the hospital unveiled its new Maternal Health Equity Center, which aims to improve health outcomes for new and expecting moms in the City of Buffalo by providing emotional, educational, and physical support before, during, and after they give birth. The hospital also recently renovated its nursery and added 40 new bedside bassinets to its Mother/Baby Unit, thanks to a generous donation from the family of a former nurse who dedicated 43 years to caring for new moms in Sisters Mother/Baby Unit.
