The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to honor those who have experienced or are currently facing the cancer journey by hosting a special Hockey Cancer Fight Night in partnership with OhioHealth. The event takes place on Thursday, November 21, when the Blue Jackets face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a special Hockey Wars Cancer fleece blanket. Participants are encouraged to wear lavender, which is the official color of Hockey Fights Cancer and represents all forms of cancer.

The first 500 buyers are offered a special ticket package that includes discounted game tickets and a special Hockey Fights Cancer Adam Fantilli bobblehead.

Recognition and Support

The night will feature powerful stories, including the 2024 launch of the Blue Jackets Foundation. Pediatric Cancer Heroes Class. The Blue Jacket Heroes program honors a group of children battling cancer. Heroes and their families are welcomed into the Blue Jackets family with many unique experiences, including a special on-ice introduction during Hockey Cancer Fight Night.

Cancer survivors Molly Oldham, Lila Urbanic and Aria Tarantine are set to deliver a powerful rendition of the national anthem for the first time as a trio. Each has performed the “Star Spangled Banner” at Hockey Cancer Fight Night in previous years; Oldham in 2019, Urbanic in 2022 and Tarantine in 2023.

More than 1,000 people representing families and the cancer care community will attend the game for free; these include Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, A Kid Again, Flying Horse Farms, Karis Cause, NC4K, A Special Wish Foundation, Make-A-Wish Ohio. , Kentucky, Indiana and more.

Fans will also have the opportunity to show their support and get to know their loved ones through various events throughout the night. Located near the McConnell entrance in the main concourse, a variety of ribbon colors will be provided by OhioHealth for fans to place a giant cancer ribbon in honor of someone they fought for.

Battle cards will also be available where fans can write their connection to the fight against cancer. During the game, fans will be asked to display “I Fight for Flour…” cards to recognize cancer survivors and anyone touched by the disease in some way. For those at home, fight passes are available digitally for fans to download, print and share their own photos on social media using the hashtag #HockeyFightsCancer. Fans can visit bluejackets.com/hockeyfightscancer To download the battle pass.

For Each Other

The fight against pediatric cancer has been a primary focus area of ​​the Blue Jackets Foundation since the team’s founding in 2000. Each season, the Foundation hosts a series of Hockey Fights Cancer fundraisers that support programs, including therapy, for pediatric cancer patients and their families. diversion, critical research projects, and assistance in providing palliative care to youth. Last year, the Blue Jackets raised $115,000 through their Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. This season the Foundation’s efforts can be supported by participating in:

• The Blue Jackets Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle presented by Kemba Financial is open until the end of the second intermission on November 21 with a guaranteed jackpot of at least $10,000. The winner will be announced in the third period. To attend, fans 18 and over can purchase tickets at Nationwide Arena during the game or BlueJackets.com/5050raffle.
• Hockey Wars Cancer jerseys signed by the players will be available for raffle starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 15. The giveaway will continue until the second intermission on Saturday, November 23, when the team will host the Carolina Hurricanes.
• The foundation will also have auctions and items available for purchase to raise funds for pediatric cancer initiatives. To enter, text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit: cbjauction.givesmart.com.
• Hockey Fights Cancer commemorative cups are available at most concession stands at Nationwide Arena at all home games this season, with $1 per cup going to the Blue Jackets Foundation’s pediatric cancer charity.
• Visit the Blue Line at Nationwide Arena or Polaris Fashion Place and “round up” the total at the register to donate to the Foundation’s pediatric cancer initiatives. Beginning Monday, November 18, exclusive Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise including sweatshirts, hats, jerseys, pucks and more will be available at the Blue Line. Visit Blue Line in store or online at www.TheBlueLineOnline.com.

To learn more about the evening’s events and how to support Hockey Fights Cancer initiatives, visit: BlueJackets.com/HockeyFightsCancer.

The Blue Jackets will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Game time at Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. ET. Live coverage on FanDuel Sports Network begins with the Blue Jackets Live pregame show starting at 6:30 PM ET. The game will also be heard on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including 93.3 The Bust in Columbus, and online at BlueJackets.com.

About Hockey Fights Cancer

Founded in 1998 by the NHL and the NHLPA, the first national litigation program led by a major sports league, the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, supported by the V Foundation presented by AstraZeneca, has raised more than $36 million since its inception. Last season, Hockey Fights Cancer celebrated its 25th anniversary by setting a fundraising record of over $4 million in its first season as Hockey Fights Cancer, supported by the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Of that total, $2.9 million was raised by the V Foundation and will go directly to life-saving cancer research through 10 research grants to the best and brightest scientists in the United States and Canada. As part of the more than $4 million raised, $1.2 million was raised by the Clubs for local cancer-related organizations and charities in the Club communities.