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The Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
Since the inaugural event in 2011, Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer has raised an extraordinary $4.6 million for cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This event is about re-discovering Canada’s favourite pastime and being part of the world’s largest road hockey fundraising event – EVER. Participants play 5 road hockey games in one day, enjoy live music, celebrity appearances, interactive games, massage therapy and great food and beverages by our sponsors Boston Pizza and Longo’s.
Teams are made up of 8-12 players, 3-on-3 plus goalie and whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first timer, this event caters to all road hockey levels!
On September 29th, 2012, over 1400 participants and 135 teams came out to Ontario Place and joined celebrities like Darryl Sittler and P.K. Subban to raise critical funds for Personalized Cancer Medicine at The Princess Margaret.
In partnership with the BC Cancer Foundation, Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer expanded to Vancouver in 2012 and plans are underway to expand across Canada in 2014.
GAME ON CANCER! JOIN US on September 28th, 2013.
Click here to watch a video with our Road Hockey Ambassadors Mats Sundin & Tie Domi
For more information, please contact www.teamuptoconquercancer.ca Or Call the Road Hockey Office at 1-877-541-4646
Impact of Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer
The Road Hockey funds are being used to support and ensure the sustainability of the leading cancer research initiatives at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. A big focus is on the Personalized Cancer Medicine program. Personalized Cancer Medicine at The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a multifaceted approach to care that focuses on the unique nature of each patient: finding the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. By basing treatment on a better understanding of the unique character of each cancer and each patient, we will be able to provide people with more effective and less toxic treatments. We have three general areas where these funds are directed (within the various cancer site groups):
Personalized Cancer Medicine includes all of our efforts in the following important areas.
Detecting cancer earlier
If cancer is detected at an early stage, the prognosis for a complete remission is much improved. Our research teams are working on many early detection initiatives, including:
- Developing and testing better imaging equipment so small tumours can be seen more clearly
- Identifying unique ‘markers’ of cancers that can be detected in blood and serum tests
Diagnosing with more precision
New equipment and procedures that determine the specific genetic mutations or changes that gave rise to a patient’s cancer are being tested at The Princess Margaret. This information will enable the experts to recommend the optimal combination of drug and other therapies for successfully treating each patient.
Targeting treatment for each patient
Improved surgical, radiation and drug treatments will target only the cancer and leave healthy tissue alone, minimizing toxic side effects. Our scientists and doctors are testing new treatments that can more effectively detect and eradicate cancer cells leading to more durable cures.
Supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey
Being well-informed about their disease, the treatment they will receive and the side effects that can be expected gives patients and their families more confidence, reduces anxiety and leads to improved quality of life. Our award-winning survivorship, patient education and psychosocial support programs need to be expanded so that more patients can be empowered throughout their personal cancer journey.
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First research to determine that Hodgkin's disease can be cured by radiation therapy was at PMH, boosting the cure rate to 75% from 25%.
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