Florida Panthers Announce Partnership with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that the Club has partnered with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System, for Hockey Fights Cancer.

On Oct. 22, the partnership will kick off with the Viktor E. Dash 5k Race at the BB&T Center where fans can sign up to help support the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. A portion of the registration fees will go towards the Florida Panthers Foundation. Those interested can click HERE or visit www.active.com to register or to find out more information.

“We are very excited to welcome Sylvester to the Florida Panthers family,” said Panthers Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Greg Rieber. “The NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer platform continues to be an important and significant initiative for the Panthers organization, and we strongly believe that partnering with one of the premier research institutions like Sylvester will only generate further awareness throughout South Florida.”

The month of November will be dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer research. As part of this new partnership, Sylvester will be featured during four games at the BB&T Center along with the Viktor E. Dash Race in October. The four …

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