Islanders Hosting Hockey Fights Cancer Game vs Bruins

Hockey Fights Cancer month has traditionally fallen during November and while the New York Islanders did their part to support the fight against cancer in the fall, the marquee event was put on hold.
On Saturday night, the fight against cancer will take center stage, as the Islanders hold their Hockey Fights Cancer game, supported by Northwell Health, at Nassau Coliseum when they take on the Boston Bruins.

"The biggest thing is awareness," Head Coach Barry Trotz said. "A majority of the families, at least in North America, know someone or has been touched by someone, either through friendship or relationships, that has cancer. It's something that we have to get out of the medical system so that we can get a cure for it. It's a great initiative to bring awareness to."
While fans won't be in the building, the game will have the familiar hallmarks of a traditional Hockey Fights Cancer night. Islanders coaches and broadcasters will wear Hockey Fights Cancer ties and pins, and lavender-sponsored dasherboards will be installed. One of the in-arena tarps will feature Hockey Fights Cancer branding as well.
That's just a few of the many activations taking place around HFC night. See below for a list of fundraisers, charities and hockey fights cancer initiatives.

Fundraisers:

The Islanders are raising money for cancer organizations around Saturday's game, selling mystery pucks for $45.
Purchase your mystery puck here
. Fans can purchase a limited edition autographed puck below. All pucks are autographed by a 2020-2021 New York Islanders player who is currently on the extended roster. Who will you get?! All pucks are individually wrapped with autographs concealed.
A limited number of pucks available. Proceeds benefit the Islanders Children's Foundation and the Hockey Fights Cancer campaign.
Price includes shipping and handling fees. Item(s) ship 5-7 business days after purchase to billing address provided.
To participate in this fundraiser and future fundraisers, a Handbid account must be created. Limit 5 pucks per person.

Stand Up 2 Cancer:

The Islanders are also partnering with Stand Up To Cancer for Saturday's contest. Fans can
donate directly
to the organization by
clicking here
.
In addition, Islanders fans can receive 20% off their purchase in the Stand Up to Cancer shop at
www.shopsu2c.org
using Promo Code: SU2CNYI2021.
Using this code will entitle the patron a 20% discount on one (1) order. Promo code expires 2/28/2021. This promotion excludes custom Converse shoes and all jewelry.
The Stand Up to Cancer mission is an important one.
Cancer never takes a break, and nor will Stand Up To Cancer's efforts to end this disease. In the U.S., nearly 5,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day, and one person is lost to cancer every minute. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) brings together the best and the brightest in the cancer community, and by galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C generates awareness, educates the public on cancer prevention, and helps more people diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors. To learn more, visit StandUpToCancer.org.
SU2C's #KissCancerGoodbye campaign runs until Feb. 14. Blow a kiss to someone and share pic using #KissCancerGoodbye and @SU2C
Fans are also encouraged to print off
Stand Up To Cancer placards
and post to social media using #HFC to show their support for those in the fight and in remembrance of those we've lost.

PRINT AN I STAND UP FOR CARD

Virtual Puck Drop:

In lieu of a cancer survivor dropping the puck at center ice before the game, the Islanders have invited 11-year-old Siobhan O'Sullivan to participate in a virtual puck drop on Saturday. O'Sullivan is a sixth grader from Rockaway Beach, who was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2019.
Her battle with cancer included a few weeks in the hospital, over 40 rounds of chemotherapy and taking a variety of medication. In January of 2020, O'Sullivan started in her final phase of treatment, which is maintenance, and will continue through July 2021. There have been a few bumps along this journey, but her strength and perseverance have helped her make it to this point with a smile on her face.
Support from outside agencies like Northwell Health and the Islanders have helped bring joy and happiness on days when she really needed it. O'Sullivan loves the Islanders and met Matt Martin, Scott Mayfield and Casey Cizikas when she was at Cohen Children's Medical Center. She's also been involved in the Bailey's Buddies program, coming to a game as a guest of Josh Bailey, who she met after the game and was given an autographed jersey.

Other Hockey Fights Cancer Initiatives:

Songs of Love:
The Islanders Hockey Fights Cancer Song created in partnership of Songs of Love. Fans can listen to and purchase the song with all proceeds going back to the cause. Fans can
listen here
:

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More about the organization: The Songs of Love Foundation helps boost the spirits of kids battling cancer by giving them personalized songs, and the New York Islanders Fight Cancer initiative in conjunction with the NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer program helps to raise money and awareness to help bring about a cure.

Rally Against Cancer:
Before Saturday's game, the Islanders are hosting a drive-thru swag giveaway at UBS Arena. In addition to a youth hockey stick and foam puck, fans will receive special Hockey Fights Cancer rally towel.
RSVP for the swag event today.
Past Initiatives:

Saturday's Hockey Fights Cancer game is the continuation of the team's work to raise awareness and money for a cure.
In November, the team organized a
surprise event for breast cancer survivors
, and invited pediatric cancer survivors for a private tour of the UBS Arena construction site.