NEW YORK -- Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson (Howell, Mich.) is the winner of the annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover. The Award is given to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted their community, culture, or society.

Dr. Dunkel-Jackson is the founder of Hockey Challenge Camp , an on-ice hockey program for children with unique learning abilities and medical needs. Dr. Dunkel-Jackson recognized a need in her community for children with various needs to participate in sports alongside their peers, so she created accessible and adapted hockey programming, allowing more kids to enjoy the benefits of playing hockey. Click here to watch a feature on Dunkel-Jackson.

Other U.S. finalists for this year’s award were Toni Gillen (St. Pau

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