New fundraising initiative to conquer cancer speaks to the growing passion of cricket in Canada
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 23:37:49 +0000
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation has announced North America’s first and largest street cricket fundraiser, Cricket to Conquer Cancer, to support the world-renowned cancer centre through one of the fastest growing sports in Canada — cricket.
“Cricket is becoming one of Canada’s most popular sports,” said Steve Merker, the Foundation’s vice president of corporate and community partnerships. “This inaugural event, a first of its kind in North America, aims to raise substantial funds for the Cancer Center while inspiring thousands of new supporters to take on our vision to Conquer Cancer in our Lifetime.”
The Foundation is Canada’s largest and leading cancer charity dedicated to raising funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s top five cancer research centres.
The initiative is set to feature a stellar list of national and international professional cricket players like Carlos Brathwaite, a former captain of the West Indies Twenty20 International (T20I) team.
“I am thrilled to witness cricket’s growing popularity in Canada — a testament to its welcoming and multicultural community. It truly is a global sport,” said Brathwaite. “We all have a personal connection to cancer, me included. One thing that kept my mum going through her cancer treatment was her constant smile and positive outlook. I look forward to making this event a celebration for survivors and an inspiration for all those during their journey.”
The inaugural Cricket to Conquer Cancer event will be hosted on May 31, 2025 in Mississauga. Dozens of co-ed teams made up of rookies, ringers, celebrities and players of all ages and skill levels will step up to bat in this dawn-to dusk cricket tournament.
“It will help lead to the breakthroughs that will help patients here in Canada and around the world.” said Dr. Amit Oza, Head of the Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. “As a cricket enthusiast myself, I am delighted we can celebrate this amazing sport while creating a global impact on cancer research.”
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and the second leading cause of death around the world. Funds raised from this event will accelerate cancer research, education and clinical care happening at The Princess Margaret.
For more information, visit https://cricket2conquer.ca.
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