The Columbus Blue Jackets join the National Hockey League in support of Hockey Fights Cancer by hosting the club's annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, in partnership with OhioHealth, on Friday, Nov. 12 when the club hosts the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena. Among the elements planned for this special night include the conversion of all in-arena static and LED dasher board advertising to lavender. In game features will include Dr. Yvonne Efebera, Medical Director of the OhioHealth Blood and Marrow Transplant Program and Nichole E. Dunn, President and CEO of Flying Horse Farms.
CBJ to present Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Friday, Nov. 12
in partnership w/ OhioHealth
In addition, the Blue Jackets have created digital Battle Cards for fans to recognize an individual or cause in their lives for which they are fighting. Fans can visit
www.bluejackets.com/hockeyfightscancer
to fill out and download the battle card or print and take a picture of themselves holding the card to share across their social media platforms using the hashtag #HockeyFightsCancer. Battle Cards that are shared across social media could be retweeted by the Blue Jackets.
In keeping with the NHL's message that the color lavender represents awareness for all types of cancer, fans are encouraged to wear the color and participate in the Blue Jackets Foundation's various fundraisers throughout the week. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation's fight against pediatric cancer. Opportunities to raise funds and awareness include:
Special Jersey Auction & Raffle:The Foundation will be raffling the autographed official warmup jerseys worn by the players on the ice prior to the game vs. the Capitals. The warmup jerseys will have a new look this year, with lavender accents on a white jersey. To purchase raffle tickets, fans can text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit
cbjauction.givesmart.com
. The jersey raffle opens on Friday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. and will conclude at the end of the 2nd intermission of the CBJ home game on Monday, Nov. 15. Text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit cbjauction.givesmart.com to participate. Raffle tickets, priced at $10, may also be purchased in-arena during home games on Nov. 12, 13 and 15.
Warm Up Sticks & Hockey Fights Cancer Auction: In addition to lavender taped hockey sticks used during warmups on HFC Night, the Foundation will also have other HFC themed items available. Bidding for the unique HFC themed items will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 12 with the auction closing on at the end of 2nd intermission. Fans can text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit
cbjauction.givesmart.com
to participate.
HFC-themed T-shirts, Pucks and Hats for Heroes: The Foundation will have a HFC t-shirt with "We Rise Against Cancer" available starting on Nov. 6. Additional merchandise including the Hats for Heroes Hats and the HFC Official Warm Up Pucks will be available at
cbjauction.givesmart.com
beginning Nov. 12.
50/50 Raffle, presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union: The Foundation will be hosting a 50/50 Raffle, presented by Kemba Financial Credit Union, beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 12 and concluding after the second intermission on Friday, Nov. 12 to benefit the Foundation's pediatric cancer pillar. To participate, fans 18 years of age and older can purchase tickets throughout Nationwide Arena during the game or go to
bluejackets.com/5050raffle
. Fans must be within the Blue Jackets TV market to participate.
Round Up at The Blue Line Store: Fans visiting The Blue Line Stores at Nationwide Arena and Polaris Mall can "round up" their total at the register to make a donation to The Blue Jackets Foundation. The round up option is only available in-store on Friday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
The fight against pediatric cancer has been one of Blue Jackets Foundation's primary areas of focus since the team's inception in 2000. Hats For Heroes and additional fundraising programs have helped raise more than $4.4 million to fund a variety of support programs for pediatric cancer patients and their families, including therapy through distraction, critical research projects and assistance in providing palliative care for youth.
About Hockey Fights Cancer™
Founded in 1998 by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association, Hockey Fights Cancer unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families with the goal of raising money and awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research. The initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners, and fans. Together, the hockey family looks to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through, and moving past cancer. Lavender, the official color of Hockey Fights Cancer, represents all cancers and will be featured prominently throughout the campaign. To join the conversation, use the official hashtag #HockeyFightsCancer.
