In support of cancer awareness, Blackhawks players will wear one-of-a-kind lavender jerseys during warmups, which will each be autographed by the player who wore it and auctioned off online. Coaches and broadcasters will wear lavender ties, which will also be included in the auction accompanied by an autographed photo. The auction on chicagoblackhawks.com will begin on Monday, Nov. 27, and run through 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, with all proceeds benefitting various local cancer-related organizations through Chicago Blackhawks Charities.
Additionally, the Blackhawks have partnered with Make-A-Wish Illinois and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation for a special pregame on-ice recognition of six local children, who will accompany the Blackhawks starting lineup on the blue line for the National Anthem. Lauren Graver, an 9-year-old from Mount Prospect, Ill., who is battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare muscle-based cancer, will perform the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game.
There will be several additional opportunities for fans to help raise cancer awareness or contribute funds throughout the game:
Hockey Fights Cancer™ unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. Founded in 1998 by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association, the initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, broadcasters, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners and fans. Together, the hockey community looks to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through and moving past cancer. To date, the Hockey Fights Cancer programs of the National Hockey League Foundation (in the US) and the NHL Foundation (in Canada), along with NHL Clubs, supporters and fans, have donated more than $18 million to support the cancer programs of national and local cancer research institutions, children's hospitals, player charities and local charities. For more information about Hockey Fights Cancer, please go to
hockeyfightscancer.com
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Monday's game against Anaheim can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago, streamed on NBCSportsChicago.com and on the NBC Sports app as well as heard on WGN Radio and in Spanish on Univision Deportes Radio - WRTO 1200AM.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish works to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions by granting wishes, which often serve as a source of inspiration for kids undergoing difficult medical treatments.
About Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and to providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. The foundation has two unique programs: the Bear Hugs Program and Bear Discoveries. The Bear Hugs Program customizes experiences aimed at brightening the lives of children diagnosed with cancer, in addition to providing financial and essential support to families while the Bear Discoveries Program funds critical research for pediatric cancers.
