Former West Indies Twenty20 captain Carlos Brathwaite will lead a group of international stars at the first Princess Margaret Cricket Cancer Survival Event scheduled for May next year in Toronto, Canada. ing.
The event, announced by the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, will bring together celebrities to raise funds for cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center and is set to be the largest event of its kind in the country. want to be. Organizers also hope the event, which uses cricket as a vehicle, will foster a sense of community.
Mr. Brathwaite expressed his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the growing popularity of cricket in Canada and saying it is a testament to the country's welcoming and multicultural community. He emphasized the global reach of the sport and its potential to unite people from different backgrounds.
A personal connection to cancer
Brathwaite reflected on her own personal connection to cancer through her mother's battle with breast cancer, calling the event a celebration of survivors and an inspiration to those currently undergoing treatment. He expressed his desire to do so. Dr. Amit Oza, Head of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center, expressed confidence that this event has the potential to have a major impact on cancer research and the sport of cricket.
With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in Canada, according to government health statistics, the Cricket to Conquer Cancer event was designed to raise awareness and support ongoing research efforts. The purpose is to provide funding. The event, scheduled for May 31, 2025 in Mississauga, will be a unique opportunity to unite the community in the fight against cancer while celebrating the spirit of cricket.