Panthers partner with Baptist Health Cancer Care on Hockey Fights Cancer Night to raise funds and awareness for cancer research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, Nov. 4, 2022
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that in partnership with Baptist Health Cancer Care, the club will host its annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday, Nov. 12 when the Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers at 4 p.m. Hockey Fights Cancer™, a joint initiative of the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association is now in its 24th year.
“We are honored to present our annual Hockey Fights Cancer night working with Baptist Health Cancer Care to raise funds and awareness for cancer research,” said Panthers Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Thornton. “Throughout the night, we want to honor and support all who have been touched by cancer along with the doctors and medical professionals for their research and commitment for finding a cure for this terrible disease.”
Panthers players will wear Hockey Fights Cancer warm-up jerseys that will be available for auction through the Florida Panthers Foundation at flapanthers.givesmart.com. Warm-up pucks will be available at Inside the Boards at FLA Live Arena along with select Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise in Pantherland.
The Florida Panthers Foundation will present Baptist Health Cancer Care with a $50,000 donation to support cancer research and awareness and fans are invited to support with their own monetary donations at FlaPanthers.givesmart.com.
“It’s always exciting when we can gather to support such an important cause while enjoying the company of one another at a sporting event. I’m grateful to the Florida Panthers to welcome our physicians and cancer patients to enjoy such an exciting game”, said CEO and Executive Medical Director, Dr. Michael Zinner of Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care.
The Panthers will honor U.S. Navy veteran and cancer survivor Maria-Victoria Charles as their ‘Heroes Among Us’ honoree that night. Maria served from 1984-1994 as an Electronic Technician in support of carriers, destroyers, and radars in preparation for Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. She currently volunteers at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Cancer Center to give back to those who are currently fighting cancer.
All fans in attendance at the Nov. 12 game will receive purple glow thunder sticks courtesy of Baptist Health Cancer Care. Fans are also invited to fill out ‘I Fight For’ cards on the JetBlue Tarmac and inside main doors at FLA Live Arena to share their stories.
Additionally, Baptist Health Cancer Care will have a ‘Beat Cancer’ activation on the JetBlue Tarmac pregame to increase cancer awareness and provide fun games and activities for fans before the game.
As part of the Panthers Stoli Saturday’s promotion, Stoli will offer a specialty purple cocktail on the CITY Lounge by CITY Furniture, Club Stoli, Stoli Bars and Coors Light Cold Zone.
Fans can still sign up for the Florida Panthers Foundation’s third-annual ‘Stache Dash 5K’ at FLA Live Arena on Saturday, Nov. 12. Anyone can register to walk or run in the 5K and one-mile fun run or can support the cause by committing to the virtual 5K. Please visit FloridaPanthers.com/FoundationEvents for more information or to register.
Tickets for Hockey Fights Cancer are still available by visiting FloridaPanthers.com/ThemeNights.
About Baptist Health Cancer Care
Baptist Health Cancer Care is the largest cancer program in South Florida, providing local, out-of-state and international patients with the most advanced cancer care. With locations from the Florida Keys to the Palm Beaches, the program provides cancer patients access to a full array of innovative clinical trials, physicians dedicated to bringing discovery to the bedside, access to personalized cancer treatments and comprehensive patient support services — all delivered with unparalleled compassion. Baptist Health Cancer Care includes its state-of-the-art premier institutes, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Lynn Cancer Institute, with renowned subspecialized surgical oncologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, and highly advanced technologies available to treat every common and rare cancer.
Baptist Health Cancer Care is part of Baptist Health, based in South Florida, providing care through a network of 12 hospitals as well as more than 150 outpatient facilities and physician practices, welcoming more than 1.5 million patients from around the world each year. Baptist Health Cancer Care is also Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, an alliance based on common standards of care and many shared clinical trials.
To learn more about Baptist Health Cancer Care, visit Baptisthealth.net/cancercare.
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