October is Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness month!About Hockey Fights Cancer™
Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a joint charitable initiative founded in December 1998 by the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association. It is supported by players, NHL member clubs, NHL alumni, the NHL Officials’ Association, professional hockey athletic trainers and equipment managers, corporate marketing partners, broadcast partners and fans throughout North America. The goal of Hockey Fights Cancer™ is to raise money and awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research. To date, Hockey Fights Cancer™ has raised more than $12 million. Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a component of The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice™, the National Hockey League’s® and National Hockey League Players’ Association’s social responsibility program that builds on hockey’s long-standing tradition of addressing important social issues in North America and around the world.
Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month will once again share the spotlight in October with the start of the 2011-12 NHL season. For this season’s month-long initiative, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Prostate Cancer Canada, ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to raise funds and awareness for this important cause.
Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a joint charitable initiative founded in December 1998 by the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association. It is supported by players, NHL member clubs, NHL alumni, the NHL Officials’ Association, professional hockey athletic trainers and equipment managers, corporate marketing partners, broadcast partners and fans throughout North America. The goal of Hockey Fights Cancer™ is to raise money and awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research. To date, Hockey Fights Cancer™ has raised more than $12 million. Hockey Fights Cancer™ is a component of The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice™, the National Hockey League’s® and National Hockey League Players’ Association’s social responsibility program that builds on hockey’s long-standing tradition of addressing important social issues in North America and around the world.
Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month will once again share the spotlight in October with the start of the 2011-12 NHL season. For this season’s month-long initiative, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Prostate Cancer Canada, ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to raise funds and awareness for this important cause.
Throughout the month of October the Wild will recognize and support different cancer related organizations in a variety of ways. The Wild will host pediatric cancer patients in donated suites and arena seating as well as plan some fun meet and greet opportunities with Wild players and unforgettable experiences like being Bench Buddies and riding the Zamboni throughout the month of October.
The Minnesota Wild will host their Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night on October 29th, 2011 when the Wild take on the Detroit Red Wings. The awareness night will include an in game feature of the Wild’s October Hockey Fights Cancer month long initiatives, in-arena public service announcements about HFC and the Wild will host pediatric cancer patients throughout the arena. The awareness night will also feature Wild players wearing HFC decals on their helmets, coaches, owner and GMs and broadcasters wearing special HFC ties and pins.
Hockey Fights Cancer Partners
The Wild are partnering with several local cancer organizations throughout October to highlight the efforts of these organizations to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the US; 74 percent of patients will die in the first 12 months of diagnosis and the five-year survival rate is less than six percent. Despite these statistics, pancreatic cancer is the most underfunded among leading cancer killers, with approximately two percent of the National Cancer Institute’s annual research budget allotted to this devastating disease. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.
The local Twin Cities Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is working to increase awareness about the disease, the dire need for more federal funding and research, and the exceptional resources available to pancreatic cancer patients and their families through the Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) program. The PALS program provides patients, caregivers and healthcare providers with the most current and accurate information on the disease, from treatment options to clinical trials, to diet and nutrition information, and pain management – all at no cost. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the PALS program, or the Twin Cities Affiliate visit www.pancan.org.
As part of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month in November, the Twin Cities Affiliate will be hosting an event at the MN State Capitol on Sunday, November 20th: “PurpleLight National Vigil for Hope.” This event will provide an opportunity to honor all those who have fought this disease and to raise awareness. If you are interested in learning more about PurpleLight or other events in the Twin Cities, as well as volunteer opportunities with the local Affiliate, go to www.pancan.org\twincities. Together we can know, fight and end pancreatic cancer.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since it was founded in 1949, LLS has invested more than $750 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.
Two signature LLS fundraising campaigns this winter include: Team In Training (TNT), which provides the training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or to participate in triathlons, century (100-mile) bike rides, ski events. Learn more at www.teamintraining.org/mn And Pennies for Patients, a coin collection program during January and February in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota schools - www.schoolandyouth.org/mn LLS also offers several patient assistance and education programs. For more details on all campaigns and services, please visit www.lls.org/mn
The Minnesota Wild will host their Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night on October 29th, 2011 when the Wild take on the Detroit Red Wings. The awareness night will include an in game feature of the Wild’s October Hockey Fights Cancer month long initiatives, in-arena public service announcements about HFC and the Wild will host pediatric cancer patients throughout the arena. The awareness night will also feature Wild players wearing HFC decals on their helmets, coaches, owner and GMs and broadcasters wearing special HFC ties and pins. Hockey Fights Cancer Partners
The Wild are partnering with several local cancer organizations throughout October to highlight the efforts of these organizations to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the US; 74 percent of patients will die in the first 12 months of diagnosis and the five-year survival rate is less than six percent. Despite these statistics, pancreatic cancer is the most underfunded among leading cancer killers, with approximately two percent of the National Cancer Institute’s annual research budget allotted to this devastating disease. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.
The local Twin Cities Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is working to increase awareness about the disease, the dire need for more federal funding and research, and the exceptional resources available to pancreatic cancer patients and their families through the Patient and Liaison Services (PALS) program. The PALS program provides patients, caregivers and healthcare providers with the most current and accurate information on the disease, from treatment options to clinical trials, to diet and nutrition information, and pain management – all at no cost. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the PALS program, or the Twin Cities Affiliate visit www.pancan.org.
As part of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month in November, the Twin Cities Affiliate will be hosting an event at the MN State Capitol on Sunday, November 20th: “PurpleLight National Vigil for Hope.” This event will provide an opportunity to honor all those who have fought this disease and to raise awareness. If you are interested in learning more about PurpleLight or other events in the Twin Cities, as well as volunteer opportunities with the local Affiliate, go to www.pancan.org\twincities. Together we can know, fight and end pancreatic cancer.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since it was founded in 1949, LLS has invested more than $750 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.
Two signature LLS fundraising campaigns this winter include: Team In Training (TNT), which provides the training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or to participate in triathlons, century (100-mile) bike rides, ski events. Learn more at www.teamintraining.org/mn And Pennies for Patients, a coin collection program during January and February in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota schools - www.schoolandyouth.org/mn LLS also offers several patient assistance and education programs. For more details on all campaigns and services, please visit www.lls.org/mn
Donate
- For the first time ever, fans can donate to the cause via mobile phone. Starting today, U.S. residents can text HFC to 90999 to make a $5 U.S. donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Canadian residents can text HFC to 45678 to make a $5 CAD donation to the Canadian chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A one-time charge of $5 U.S. or CAD will be added to the donor’s mobile phone bill. Message and data rates may apply.
- Wild fans can also make a contribution to HFC by visiting the Community Relations booth at Section 124 on the main concourse. HFC pamphlets with more information on how to donate can be found at the booth at all October home games.
- The Wild Better Halves will host a PJs for Patients Pajama Drive at the Saturday, October 15th Wild vs. Red Wings game. Fans donating new, youth PJs will receive a buy one get one free ticket voucher for a future 2011-12 Wild home game. All donated PJs will be distributed by Wild players and their better halves to local pediatric cancer patients.
- Starting October 1, commemorative HFC ties, jackets, caps, books, and t-shirts are available at shop.nhl.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all these products will benefit Hockey Fights Cancer.
- Wild fans can purchase Wild branded HFC t-shirts for men and women at all Hockey Lodge retail outlets with a portion of the proceeds benefitting HFC. Also back this season is the “Lids for Kids” retail program. Fans can purchase a knit cap with the Wild logo and the HFC logo for $15 throughout the month of October. Fans purchasing the hat have the option to take it home or to donate it back to local pediatric cancer patients. Fans donating the Lids are encouraged to attach a small note to each hat. Wild players will deliver the donated Lids to cancer patients during hospital visits.
- Don’t miss your chance to bid on game used, autographed Wild memorabilia including game worn gloves and goal pucks through the Wild Online Auction. A portion of the proceeds from this auction will benefit local pediatric cancer patients at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
