Corey Ribotsky could take a lot of pride in the recent work of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), given his involvement in the organization. The LLS has joined up with Hockey Fights CancerTM – a joint venture between the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association. Earlier this month, together – these hard-working organizations – attempted to join the battle against pediatric cancer.
There was more help and support for these organizations for this venture. Five NHL players (Michael Grabner, Henrik Lundqvist, Zach Parise, Brad Richards and John Tavares) teamed up with Columbia University researcher Adolfo Ferrando, MD, PhD (who is working on T-Cell leukemia), presenting a plaque to Hockey Fights Cancer for its work in the battle against pediatric cancer.
Public announcements from NHL players and an SMS program was also undertaken as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer/LLS campaign throughout America and Canada too. This enabled LLS chapters throughout North America to “leverage and strengthen relationships with their local NHL teams.” Special events were hosted at NHL arenas to “help raise awareness and funds to support the initiative” as well.
As LLS President and CEO John Walter commented, “LLS is extremely grateful to the NHL, the Players and the entire hockey community and its fans for coming together to support this effort. These funds will be a tremendous help to researchers such as Dr. Ferrando who are working hard to beat childhood cancer.”
