The ‘Powered by the V Foundation’ Impact
Founded in 1998 by the NHL and NHLPA, Hockey Fights Cancer™ was the first national cause program pioneered by a major sports league. Hockey Fights Cancer™ has raised over $44 million since its inception, uniting players, teams and fans in support of those affected by cancer.
In just two years since Hockey Fights Cancer™ partnered with the V Foundation, Hockey Fights Cancer™ has raised over $12M, thanks to the collective efforts of charitable partners, corporate sponsors, all 32 NHL Clubs and the global hockey community.
Hockey Fights Cancer™ Raises $8.2 Million During 2024-25 Season
The National Hockey League (NHL), National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), and the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated charity dedicated to funding innovative cancer research, are proud to announce that $8.2 million was raised during the 2024-25 season, which is double the amount from the previous year, for Hockey Fights Cancer™ powered by the V Foundation presented by AstraZeneca.
First Research Grant Through Hockey Fights Cancer™ Powered by the V Foundation Announced During National Hockey League’s All-Star Weekend in Toronto
The $800,000 translational research grant from the NHL, NHLPA and the V Foundation supports the research of Dr. Gelareh Zadeh, Senior Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Head of Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network (UHN) and Co-Director of UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute.
Marty Walsh (NHLPA) on Surviving Childhood Cancer & Giving Back
NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh shares his journey as a childhood cancer survivor (treated at Boston Children’s Hospital) and how Hockey Fights Cancer is helping fund life-saving research. Through the NHL, NHLPA, and the V Foundation, a new grant has been established to support critical pediatric cancer research.