More than 140 teams hit the pavement in the
world's largest road hockey fundraiser
TORONTO, Sept. 28,
2024 /CNW/ - More than 1800 Road Hockey participants
and Celebrity Ambassadors came together today to take part in the
2024 Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, fuelled by Longo's.
Thousands of passionate players and supporters from across
Canada and the United States raised an event fundraising
record of $3.17 million towards
innovative cancer research at The Princess Margaret, one of the top
5 cancer research centres in the world. Now in its
13th year, the event has raised over $33 million since inception.
"Every faceoff, pass, and shot has the potential to help save a
life. By taking part in Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, players are
directly supporting innovative research that changes the outcomes
for cancer patients and families here in Canada and around the world," said Dr.
Miyo Yamashita, President and Chief
Executive Officer of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. "The
hockey community is generous and inspiring – we are beyond grateful
to all participants, donors, volunteers and sponsors who continue
to share their passion for a world free from the fear of cancer
through their love of road hockey."
The one-day event kicked off with puck drop and a moving
opening ceremony that included speeches from Team Canada para
hockey team captain, Tyler McGregor,
his Princess Margaret Orthopaedic Oncologist, Dr. Peter Ferguson and a pipe band procession, led
by Pipe Major Glenn Healy and The Highland Creek Pipe Band.
As per tradition, this year's top fundraising teams had celebrity
ambassadors drafted to their team for an extra edge, including
Maple Leaf fan favourites, Wendel
Clark and Darryl Sittler, NHL
Coach of the Year 1997, Ted Nolan,
and rising PWHL stars, Julia Gosling
and Maggie Connors.
"2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their
lifetime. I am that 2 in 5," said Ted
Nolan. "This is one battle I'm hoping I can help others
avoid. Participating in this event means everything to me – I love
seeing our hockey community come together to help raise crucial
funds for cancer research that will benefit our future
generations."
While this year's tournament has come to a close, The Princess
Margaret encourages new and returning participants to register
online for next year's Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event at
roadhockeytoconquercancer.ca
ABOUT THE PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER FOUNDATION
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is Canada's largest and
leading cancer charity, dedicated to raising funds for Princess
Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world's top five cancer research
centres known for its game-changing scientific achievements and
exceptional patient treatment and care. Through philanthropy,
events, our world-leading home lottery program, and
commercialization initiatives, we make possible the critical
funding required to accelerate cancer research, education, and
clinical care -- benefitting patients at Princess Margaret Cancer
Centre, throughout Canada and the world. www.thepmcf.ca
SOURCE Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation