The hustle for a cure program is an annual fundraising event held by hockey coaches, players and fans throughout Canada in the winter. The proceeds from the event will bring help and hope to people and families battling blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.

Funds raised by participants will provide:

• Lifesaving research.
• Free educational materials and events for patients and their families.
• Local programs such as Family Support Groups and First Connection; a peer-to-peer counseling program.
• Comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Center, and local LLSC offices.

Whether you’re a hockey player, parent, coach or official the hustle for a cure program is an easy program for everyone to get involved in and help blow the whistle on blood cancer.

You can participate.

Individuals can participate on their own or as part of a team.

The program structure of hustle for a cure promotes team building and team play.

For instance, players can ask for pledges from friends, neighbours and family that are based on the number of times they pass the puck during a regular season game, practice, tournament, or other event. Supporters can also pledge a flat dollar amount if they wish.

All participants that help the cause by fundraising will receive an invitation to one of two Skate with Your Heroes events. This event will be held in Montreal, and will provide you with an awesome opportunity to skate with NHL players and officials, as well as special celebrity guests. And if you can’t attend, you can still earn great incentives.

Officials can participate.

hustle for a cure offers a simple opportunity for officials to team up for the cause — just donate a game fee or another amount of your choosing. To find out more, click here.