BREAKING NEWS : Edmonton oilers Former superstar Wayne Gretzky Donates Entire $12.9 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Earnings to Homeless Shelter Initiative to Help Fund 150 Units Housing with 300 Shelter Beds… “I’ve seen the effects of homelessness firsthand growing up, and I knew… Read more
According to Snopes, the story about an Edmonton Oilers player donating millions to a homeless shelter initiative is a confirmed fabrication—specifically about Connor McDavid, not Wayne Gretzky, and it was rated false. No reputable news sources have reported such a donation.
Additionally, the link you shared appears to originate from a site that specializes in exaggerated or fabricated clickbait content. That’s a strong indication the story is not legitimate.
While Wayne Gretzky has engaged in philanthropic efforts—such as a $99,000 donation to help expand the University of Alberta Hospital’s Brain Centre in 2017 there is no record of him donating a $12.9 million bonus or sponsorship earnings to fund housing or shelter beds.
Suggested Revised Headline Based on Real Information
Breaking News: Snopes Confirms Hoax—No Evidence That Connor McDavid or Wayne Gretzky Donated $12.9 Million for Homeless Housing Initiative
Summary:
- The claim is false and lacks valid sources.
- It’s part of a pattern of viral “feel-good” fabrications commonly found on clickbait blogs.
- Wayne Gretzky’s known philanthropic activities are meaningful, but nothing on the scale described in the headline.
What Would Check Out If True?
If such a donation had actually occurred, it would likely be reported widely in major media: CBC, CTV News, The Globe and Mail, NHL official outlets, etc. The absence of such coverage, along with a debunk from trustworthy fact-checking sites, highlights the claim’s falsity.
