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The Florida Panthers will host Hockey Fights Cancer Night 2024 on Saturday, November 16
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The Florida Panthers will host Hockey Fights Cancer Night 2024 on Saturday, November 16

SUNRISE, Florida. – THE Florida Panthers announced today that in partnership with Baptist Health Cancer Care, The club will host its annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday, November 16, when the Panthers host the Winnipeg Jets at 7 p.m. ET.

All fans in attendance at the Hockey Fights Cancer game will receive a purple LED stick, courtesy of Baptist Health Cancer Care. Fans are also invited to fill out “I Fight For” cards inside the main gates of Amerant Bank Arena, as well as in the Baptist Health activation area in Publix Plaza, to share their stories and show their support for those who are fighting.

“We are honored to celebrate Cancer Hockey with Baptist Health Cancer Care to raise funds and awareness for cancer research,” said Panthers Chief Revenue Officer. Shawn Thornton. “Throughout the day, starting with the sold-out Stache Dash 5K, we will support individuals and families affected by cancer and honor doctors and healthcare professionals for their research and commitment to finding success. ‘a remedy.

The Panthers will have special Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys available for auction from Friday, November 15 through November 22 through the Florida Panthers Foundation at flapanthers.givesmart.com. Additionally, fans can purchase signed mystery Hockey Fights Cancer pucks online and at the Foundation Table at Amerant Bank Arena on November 16.

Fans can also purchase the exclusive Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise collection at Pantherland and on FLATeamShop.com including jerseys, hats, pucks and more.

The Panthers Foundation will present Baptist Health Cancer Care with a $50,000 donation to support cancer research and awareness, and fans are invited to support with their own monetary donations to FlaPanthers.givesmart.com.

“At Baptist Health Cancer Care, we are proud to partner with the Florida Panthers to support the fight against cancer and raise awareness of the vital work being done in our community,” said Michael ZinnerMD, CEO and Executive Medical Director of Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care. This partnership allows us to amplify a powerful reminder of the importance of coming together to make a difference, whether on the ice or in the fight against cancer. We look forward to an exciting evening that celebrates the hope, resilience and strength of our community.

The Panthers will honor retired U.S. Navy veteran Marvin Craig as a “Hero Among Us” honoree on November 16. Marvin served a total of 31 years, including deployments to Iraq and is the recipient of the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq. Campaign Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Marvin is currently battling lung cancer.

Baptist Health Cancer Care physicians and patients will also be recognized on the ice during the pregame.

The Panthers will host their fifth annual Stache Dash 5K presented by Baptist Health Cancer Care on the morning of November 16 to support men’s cancer research and prevention. This year’s Stache Dash 5K is sold out and will be the biggest yet, but fans can still support the Foundation by visiting PanthersFoundation.org.

Tickets for Hockey Fights Cancer are still available by visiting FloridaPanthers.com/ThemeNights.

About Baptist Health Cancer Care

Baptist Health Cancer Care is South Florida’s largest cancer program, providing local, out-of-state and international patients with the most advanced cancer care. With locations ranging from the Florida Keys to the Palm Beaches, the program provides cancer patients with access to a full range of innovative clinical trials, physicians dedicated to bringing discovery to the bedside, personalized treatments against cancer and comprehensive patient support services – all delivered with unprecedented compassion. Baptist Health Cancer Care includes its leading, state-of-the-art institutes, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Lynn Cancer Institute, with renowned subspecialty surgical oncologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, as well as highly advanced technologies available to treat all common and rare cancers. .

Baptist Health Cancer Care is part of South Florida-based Baptist Health, which provides care through a network of 12 hospitals as well as more than 150 outpatient facilities and physician practices, serving more than 1.5 million patients each year. patients around the world. Baptist Health Cancer Care is also Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, an alliance based on common standards of care and numerous shared clinical trials.

To learn more about Baptist Health Cancer Care, visit Baptisthealth.net/cancercare

Watch your Florida Panthers in action this season! 2024-25 single-game tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com or at the Amerant Bank Arena Box Office (Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Fans can learn more about ticketing options and join the waitlist for future Florida Panthers territory memberships by visiting FloridaPanthers.com/tickets or by calling the PUCK line (954.835.PUCK).