The Florida Panthers announced today the club will hold their fifth annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday, Oct. 17 in conjunction with Baptist Health Cancer Careand Promise Fund when the Panthers host the Seattle Kraken at 6 p.m. (ET) at Amerant Bank Arena. The night will honor those who have battled breast and cervical cancer and the medical professionals who work hard to treat and find a cure for the diseases.
“This night and all events that bring attention and raise funds in the fight against cancer have deep personal meaning to me,” said President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito. “We are proud to participate in our fifth annual Pink in the Rink celebration in Sunrise and I’m excited to see the continued impact of this event on such an important cause.”
All fans in attendance will receive a pink folding hand fan courtesy of Baptist Health Cancer Care and Promise Fund. Designed by Miami-based artist Andres “Dias” Pico, the Panthers will have specialty Pink in the Rink jerseys available for auction at FlaPanthers.givesmart.com with proceeds benefiting the Florida Panthers Foundation and Promise Fund.
Baptist Health Cancer Care will activate their MammoVan on the Publix Plaza as part of the Panthers pre-game programming, as game attendees will be able to learn more info about Mammography from Baptist Health Cancer Care staff.
The Panthers will honor U.S. Army veteran and breast cancer survivor Staci Cavalcante as part of their ‘Heroes Among Us’ program that night. Cavalcante currently works as a Game Day Fundraising Representative for the Florida Panthers Foundation. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, the Panthers will hold a pre-game rose moment on the ice honoring both those actively fighting breast and cervical cancer and survivors.
Throughout the month of October and beyond, Pantherland and FLATeamShop.com fans can purchase items from the special Breast Cancer Awareness merchandise collection which includes pink hats, shirts, bracelets and more.
Earlier that morning on Oct. 17, American Cancer Society will host their ‘Making Strides of Broward County’ walk at Amerant Bank Arena for a fourth consecutive year. The community can sign up to participate in the walk by clicking here.
