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The fight against pediatric cancer has been one of the Blue Jackets Foundation's primary areas of focus since the team's inception in 2000. Kids fighting cancer are our heroes and we support them by offering unique experiences and program funding. Some call it therapy through distraction, but most kids call it fun.

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and family members received care

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throughout the season, including Hockey Fights Cancer Night, to support pediatric cancer patients and their families

Hockey Fights Cancer

In coordination with the Blue Jackets’ Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, we were thrilled to bring back our Heroes program which honors a group of kids fighting cancer. Our “Heroes” and their families are welcomed into the CBJ family through a number of unique experiences.

During the team’s annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by OhioHealth, we introduced the 2023 class of Heroes who took part in memorable experiences such as watching pre-game warmups from the team bench! In addition, each Hero participated in a special photo shoot with their families that captured images of courage, beauty, and dignity.

Meet our 2023 Heroes

Jack 12, Lila 13, Evan 14, Haley 13, Claire 8, Reata 6

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5 kids standing on an ice rink in front of hockey players. one is singing into a mic and the others have their hands on their hearts

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Nationwide Children’s & Ronald McDonald House Visit

Blue Jackets players, team personalities and Stinger often give their time, attention and care when making special trips to visit hospitalized kids and distributing CBJ Courage Kits.

Make-A-Wish

The Columbus Blue Jackets partnered with Make-A-Wish New Brunswick and Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana to grant a young fan’s wish to meet Blue Jackets All-Star Johnny Gaudreau. Alexandre is 17 years old and grew up playing hockey until he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020. Alexandre and his family spent the day with Johnny and the Blue Jackets team, attending practice and a game. Alexandre is now in remission and part of a cancer study examining the benefits of exercise as a good way to recover from cancer.

Flying Horse Farms

Our grant to Flying Horse Farms, a camp thoughtfully adapted for children with serious illnesses, supported a week-long hematology and oncology camp.

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