SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today the club will hold their fifth annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday, Oct. 17 in conjunction with Baptist Health Cancer Care and Promise Fund when the Panthers host the Seattle Kraken at 6 p.m. (ET) at Amerant Bank Arena. The night will honor those who have battled breast and cervical cancer and the medical professionals who work hard to treat and find a cure for the diseases.
“This night and all events that bring attention and raise funds in the fight against cancer have deep personal meaning to me,” said President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito. “We are proud to participate in our fifth annual Pink in the Rink celebration in Sunrise and I’m excited to see the continued impact of this event on such an important cause.”
All fans in attendance will receive a pink folding hand fan courtesy of Baptist Health Cancer Care and Promise Fund. Designed by Miami-based artist Andres “Dias” Pico, the Panthers will have specialty Pink in the Rink jerseys available for auction at FlaPanthers.givesmart.com with proceeds benefiting the Florida Panthers Foundation and Promise Fund.
Baptist Health Cancer Care will activate their MammoVan on the Publix Plaza as part of the Panthers pre-game programming, as game attendees will be able to learn more info about Mammography from Baptist Health Cancer Care staff.
The Panthers will honor U.S. Army veteran and breast cancer survivor Staci Cavalcante as part of their ‘Heroes Among Us’ program that night. Cavalcante currently works as a Game Day Fundraising Representative for the Florida Panthers Foundation. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, the Panthers will hold a pre-game rose moment on the ice honoring both those actively fighting breast and cervical cancer and survivors.
Throughout the month of October and beyond, Pantherland and FLATeamShop.com fans can purchase items from the special Breast Cancer Awareness merchandise collection which includes pink hats, shirts, bracelets and more.
Earlier that morning on Oct. 17, American Cancer Society will host their ‘Making Strides of Broward County’ walk at Amerant Bank Arena for a fourth consecutive year. The community can sign up to participate in the walk by clicking here.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 30,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health Pineapple, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
ABOUT PROMISE FUND
Promise Fund, founded in 2018, is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, as well as early detection, treatment, and beyond. To learn more, visit thepromisefund.org. Follow on Instagram @thepromisefund and on Facebook @PromiseFundofFL.
