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HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER
G O I N G L AV E N D E R F O R A C A U S E
BY KRISTA SINAISKY
Fans at Bell MTS Place will be seeing lavender
Monday, November 27 when the Winnipeg Jets
host their sixth Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC)
night in support of CancerCare Manitoba’s
Pediatric Clinical Trials.
The whole arena and NHL experience is transformed to bring
awareness and funds to the fight against cancer. The initiative
is especially important to the Winnipeg Jets because of the
incredible way in which funds raised are being put to use locally.
“Everything known about how to cure children with cancer
has been learned from decades of research and clinical
trials,” says Annitta Stenning, president & CEO, CancerCare
Manitoba Foundation. “CancerCare Manitoba has the highest
participation rate for pediatric patients entered in trials in
the country and donations enable the Foundation to fund
nearly 50 per cent of these trials. We are so grateful for the
HFC campaign and the support of Manitobans who make this
possible.”
The campaign officially started on October 29 and Manitobans
will have many opportunities to contribute to this great cause
leading up to November 27. Autographed mini sticks and special
edition pucks, as well as raffle tickets for the chance to win
one of ten lavender warmup-issued, autographed jerseys
are available for purchase at Jets and Moose home games.
The special edition warmup jerseys worn by the team will be
auctioned off online.
Jets Gear stores at Polo Park, Kildonan Place, St. Vital Centre,
Bell MTS Place and Bell MTS Iceplex will also sell raffle tickets
throughout the month of November, giving those who are
unable to attend these games an opportunity to support the
cause. More information on how to contribute can be found at
winnipegjets.com/hfc.
Tickets for the November 27 Hockey Fights Cancer game are
available at winnipegjets.com/tickets.