Hockey Fights Cancer

Hockey Fights Cancer is a joint initiative of the National Hockey League Players’ Association and the National Hockey League to raise money and awareness for hockey’s most important fight.

Each October, Hockey Fights Cancer logos pop up on player helmets, arena ice and boards, and on special lavender ties worn by coaches to commemorate Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative is supported by online auctions, local tournaments, and the ability to make donations directly from your mobile device. link

If you can't wait for October, Hockey Fights Cancer ties, scarves, hats and more can be purchased year-round at Shop.NHL.com . A portion of all proceeds will go to benefit Hockey Fights Cancer.

Founded in 1998, Hockey Fights Cancer has raised more than $12 million to support national and local cancer research institutions, children’s hospitals, player charities and local cancer organizations. NHL member clubs, NHL alumni, the NHL Officials’ Associations, Professional Hockey Trainers and Equipment Managers, corporate marketing partners and fans support the initiative across North America.

Hockey Fights Cancer Charitable Partners

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients.

Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.

ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer, is committed not only to reduce prostate cancer or alleviate the pain from the disease but to end it. They see a future where all men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer will be cured or manage their illness with good quality of life, with the support they need. 

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization raises money for direct private funding of research—and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.