About Us

On February 12, 2022, Matthew Dennison and his best friend Kevin MacDonald were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The two were struck head-on by an impaired driver.  Matthew was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital where he used his incredible strength and mental willpower to fight for his life for four long weeks. Matthew passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2022.  The Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation (“MD16”) continues his legacy by promoting student athletics, leadership, education, and community outreach.

The goal of the Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation is to give back to the community by providing college scholarships, & hockey-based assistance to individuals and organizations in need, and to provide support to victims of senseless DUI-related tragedies.  This non-profit foundation was formed less than two months after Matthew passed away and is guided by the characteristics he so often displayed - strength, leadership, competitiveness, and devotion.  These guiding characteristics are what we now refer to as “MD16”.