Canucks to Hold Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Vancouver, B.C. -The Vancouver Canucks will host Hockey Fights Cancer night on Sunday, November 7 when the team takes on the Dallas Stars. This month-long awareness initiative is supported by all 32 teams in the NHL and unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families.

This year's Hockey Fights Cancer game will have a special focus on the incredible legacy of Canadian hero Terry Fox and The Terry Fox Foundation. For over four decades, The Terry Fox Foundation has worked to achieve Terry's vision - a world without cancer. The Foundation's researchers, staff and thousands of volunteers are determined to reach that goal.
There will be several opportunities at the game for fans to donate to The Terry Fox Foundation, including:
The Vancouver Canucks are also pleased to announce that a $20,000 donation will be made to The Terry Fox Foundation on behalf of the Canucks for Kids Fund.
Fans are invited to write their special person's name on a Hockey Fights Cancer "I Fight For" card and share via social media using the hashtag #HockeyFightsCancer. Together, we look to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through and moving past cancer.
Other Hockey Fights Cancer awareness initiatives for the evening include:
About Terry Fox and The Terry Fox Foundation:
The Terry Fox Foundation honours the vision and spirit of an iconic Canadian while raising critical funds for cancer research. As a leading national charitable organization, the Terry Fox Foundation plays a vital role in building community, engaging more than 20,000 passionate volunteers and 3.5 million students in nearly 10,000 annual fundraising events across the country.
People around the world of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have been inspired by Terry's enduring legacy. Through the generous support of our donors, partners, and volunteers, The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $850 million and funded 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, bringing hope and health to millions of Canadians. Visit terryfox.org for more information and to learn how you can help take Terry's Marathon of Hope across the finish line.
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Instagram: @TerryFoxFoundation
Facebook: @TheTerryFoxFoundation
Twitter: @TerryFoxCanada
YouTube: @TerryFoxCanada
About Hockey Fights Cancer:
November is Hockey Fights Cancer Month, a charitable initiative founded in 1998 by the National Hockey League® and the National Hockey League Players' Association. The initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners, and fans. Now in its 23rd season, Hockey Fights Cancer will help the Canadian Cancer Society, American Cancer Society and Movember Foundation provide a better quality of life for patients, caregivers, and their families by raising money and awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research. For more information about Hockey Fights Cancer, please visit
www.HockeyFightsCancer.com.