The new initiative speaks to the growing passion for cricket. Canada and there is an urgent need to defeat cancer
Toronto, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ – The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is excited to announce Cricket to Help Princess Margaret Beat Cancer. north american Premier Street Cricket Fundraiser. This groundbreaking initiative is scheduled to be the largest of its kind in Japan. Funds raised from this event will support Princess Margaret, her one of the top five cancer centers in the world. By combining the global passion for street cricket with the desire to live in a world free of the fear of cancer, this inaugural event will not only generate vital funds for cancer research, but also foster a sense of community. It's promised.
“Cricket is becoming one of the next things.” Canada's “The most popular sport” steve marker, Vice President of Corporate and Community Partnerships at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. “This inaugural event is the first of its kind.” North Americaaims to raise significant funds for the Cancer Center and at the same time encourage thousands of new supporters to embrace our vision of lifelong cancer victory. Masu. ”
The first “Cricket to Conquer Cancer” event was May 31stcent2025 Mississauga. Dozens of co-ed teams, made up of newcomers, ringers, celebrities, and players of all ages and skill levels, compete in this cricket tournament that lasts from dawn until dusk.
National and international cricket stars will be happy to support this new initiative, playing alongside and against participants.
“We are excited to see the growing popularity of cricket around the world.” Canada — a testament to our welcoming, multicultural community. It's truly a global sport.” carlos brathwaiteWorld Famous Cricketer, 2023 Global T20 Canada Champion and former captain of the West Indies national team. “We all have a personal connection to cancer, myself included. One of the things that kept my mother going through her cancer treatment was her constant smile and positive mindset. This event We look forward to serving as a celebration for survivors and an inspiration to all those fighting their journey.'' ”
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide Canada It is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Funds raised from this event will further the cancer research, education and clinical care taking place at Princess Margaret.
“There are no limits to the impact of this fundraising effort,” he said. Amit Oza, Director of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. “Funds raised by our committed community of participants will lead to breakthroughs that will help patients here. Canada And around the world. As a cricket fan myself, I am delighted to be able to celebrate this great sport while making a global impact on cancer research. ”
For more information about the event or to register for Cricket to Conquer Cancer, visit https://cricket2conquer.ca.
About the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is Canada's largest and leading cancer charity and the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, one of the world's top five cancer research centers known for innovative scientific achievements and outstanding patient treatment and care. -Dedicated to raising funds for Margaret Cancer Center. Through our philanthropy, events, world-leading housing lottery program, and commercialization efforts, we enable the critical funding needed to accelerate cancer research, education, and clinical care across Canada and around the world. Benefiting patients at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center. www.thepmcf.ca
Source: Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
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