The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Hockey Fights Cancer wish bracelet presented by UNC REX Healthcare. Cancer survivors and family members will participate in gameday activities including in-game recognitions. "I Fight For" cards will be handed out at the entrances and fans can decorate the cards on the concourse at Sections 108 and 114, and on the Third Level at the East Escalators.
The Hurricanes are partnering with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive prior to the game. The Blood Connection's mobile unit will be stationed in front of the PNC Arena Box Office from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Interested donors can sign up
here
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Seven player baskets and other Hockey Fights Cancer themed items will be auctioned off at the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation's kiosk outside of section 129, and proceeds will be split among the cancer organizations in attendance. Each basket will include a player-worn HFC warm up jersey (to be signed at a later date) as well as other autographed items. The baskets for Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov will feature a "jersey off the back" experience that includes a post-game meet-and-greet with those players. In addition, Hurricanes player and executive management significant others donated a "favorite things" basket. To view items or participate in the auction, visit
www.hurricanesauctions.org
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The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation kiosk will sell 250 limited-edition, Hockey Fights Cancer mystery pucks for $30 at the kiosk outside of section 129. Each puck is signed by a Hurricanes player and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and tax receipt.
About Hockey Fights Cancer
Hockey Fights Cancer unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients & their families. The initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, broadcasters, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners & fans. Together, the hockey community looks to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through & moving past cancer. The campaign is from November 1 - November 30 with each Club hosting an awareness night between those dates. The designated color of HFC is lavender to represent all forms of cancer. Our coaches, broadcasters and team personnel will be wearing lavender apparel. In addition, the players will warm up in special Hockey Fights Cancer lavender jerseys.
