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Last night, as the Penguins traditionally now have done once per season, was “Hockey Fights Cancer” night at PPG Paints Arena, where they took on the Arizona Coyotes and came away with a win.
Tonight and every night, #HockeyFightsCancer. pic.twitter.com/kznPRXgX5O
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 7, 2017
Each player has a Special Tag to allow them to personalize their jersey to recognize someone affected by cancer. pic.twitter.com/b0rxTvRogm
— Dana Heinze (@RealDanaHeinze) November 7, 2017
Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey Special Set Tag. Each color represents the different battles with the different types of Cancer. pic.twitter.com/1Ss8jyoAyz
— Dana Heinze (@RealDanaHeinze) November 7, 2017
Before the game, Darran Dunlap, daughter of local 93.7 The Fan radio host Colin Dunlap, joined Jeff Jimerson on the ice for the National Anthem.
thanks @penguins for this special moment on a night for people like Darran who bravely fight. pic.twitter.com/KS5Xhg4P9Q
— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) November 8, 2017
It’s been one year since Darran was diagnosed with leukemia and Colin has been very vocal in sharing her strength and bravery in her fight.
Thanks Pittsburgh for having our back through the first year of this cancer fight. pic.twitter.com/X4c046Iu78
— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) November 8, 2017
#HockeyFightsCancer
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 7, 2017
Support the cause by bidding on a player-worn and signed warmup jersey. Proceeds go to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Mario Lemieux Foundation: https://t.co/xmtHWF2Jve pic.twitter.com/lDvDhmib96