CBJ announce initiatives in support of Hockey Fights Cancer month

In recognition of November being Hockey Fights Cancer month throughout the National Hockey League, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation announced three fund-raising initiatives that will launch on Wednesday, November 18. Money raised by the initiatives will be dedicated to the fight against pediatric cancer, which is one of the Blue Jackets Foundation's pillars of giving. Since 2000, the Foundation has granted more than $3 million to local pediatric cancer organizations including, but are not limited to, A Kid Again, Flashes of Hope, Flying Horse Farms and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
SILENT AUCTION
The CBJ Foundation will host a silent auction featuring special Hockey Fights Cancer-themed memorabilia signed by Blue Jackets players. The auction will begin at noon ET on Wednesday, November 18 and conclude at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 22. To participate, fans can text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit
www.cbjauction.givesmart.com
.
MERCHANDISE
The CBJ Foundation will conduct a sale of unique Hockey Fights Cancer-themed merchandise, including a limited number of various lavender t-shirt designs and official warm up pucks from the 2019-20 season, as well as a limited release of the 2020-21 Hats for Heroes Hats featuring a new design in recognition of the team's upcoming 20th season. Items will be available for sale beginning on Wednesday, November 18, while supplies last. To check out the HFC-themed merchandise, fans can text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit
www.cbjauction.givesmart.com
.
50/50 RAFFLE PRESENTED BY KEMBA FINANCIAL:
The CBJ Foundation will host a special 50/50 raffle with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation's pediatric cancer pillar. The raffle will begin at noon ET on Wednesday, November 18 and conclude at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 22. To purchase tickets, fans can visit
www.bluejackets.com/5050raffle
. Location restrictions apply.