Hockey Fights Cancer™ Awareness Night with the Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL) will be hosting **Hockey Fights Cancer™ Awareness Night** presented by HealthPartners Cancer Care on November 16th when they face the Vegas Golden Knights at 5 p.m. The game will feature cancer patients, survivors, and charities, with various in-game elements highlighting the Hockey Fights Cancer theme. Fans are encouraged to wear lavender to show their support for the cause.
During the game, eight-year-old Breckon Sedam, a leukemia survivor, will be the honorary flag bearer. His twin brother, Owen, and younger brother, Ethan, will serve as honorary Blue Line Buddies. Venessa McConkey, a cancer survivor, and her daughter Evelyn will make the ceremonial "Let's Play Hockey!" announcement. Venessa's sons, Jace and Dylan, will also be honorary Blue Line Buddies for the night.
Hockey Fights Cancer™ was established in 1998 by the NHL and NHLPA, making it the first national cause program initiated by a major sports league. Partnering with the V Foundation and AstraZeneca, the initiative has raised over $44 million to date. The Minnesota Wild actively supports Hockey Fights Cancer™ each season, contributing to the fundraising efforts for cancer research.
The collaboration between the NHL, NHLPA, V Foundation, and AstraZeneca has significantly expanded the impact of Hockey Fights Cancer, raising over $12 million in the past two seasons alone. During the 2024-25 season, a total of $8.2 million was raised, with over $4.6 million directed towards groundbreaking research at leading cancer institutions in the U.S. and Canada. The initiative has awarded 26 research grants in 16 NHL markets over the past two seasons, with plans to fund more research in the upcoming 2025-26 season.
In conclusion, the Minnesota Wild's **Hockey Fights Cancer™ Awareness Night** is a meaningful event that brings together the hockey community to support cancer patients, survivors, and research. Through the collective efforts of NHL clubs, players, coaches, corporate partners, and fans, Hockey Fights Cancer continues to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Visit hockeyfightscancer.com for more information or to donate to this important cause.