EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is calling on Albertans to come together in support of kids in Oil Country currently fighting cancer through the Kids with Cancer 50/50 presented by Rogers. This special raffle will run from November 29 to December 7 after the Oilers host the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Place, and is in support of the Ben Stelter Foundation and Kids with Cancer Society.
“We are proud to partner with the Ben Stelter Foundation and Kids with Cancer Society once again to support kids in Oil Country fighting childhood cancer,” said Corey Smith, Board Chair, EOCF. “Finding out that your child has cancer is unimaginable, and these organizations offer vital support to kids and families during their darkest moments. Together, we can bring hope, joy and strength to these kids – reminding them that they are not alone in their fight and that all of Oil Country is with them.”
The Ben Stelter Foundation was created to honour the legacy of Oilers super-fan, Ben Stelter. This foundation supports families with children battling cancer by providing magical experiences and financial support for medical equipment and advancing cancer research in Canada.
“The Ben Stelter Foundation continues to grow and impact the community,” said Mike Stelter, Executive Director, Ben Stelter Foundation. “In 2024, we have announced plans to bring proton beam therapy, an advanced type of cancer treatment, to Canada for the first time. Our programs for medical equipment, magical experiences, research and venture philanthropy are performing well as we continue to help pediatric oncology patients. We are very grateful to the Edmonton Oilers, Oil Country and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, for their continued unwavering support. Together, we are battling pediatric cancer.”
Source: RELEASE: Oilers 50/50 supports kids with cancer in Oil Country
