HARRISON, NJ (July 7, 2023) – For the second consecutive season, the New York Red Bulls have partnered with Hackensack Meridian Health to recognize the true superheroes - pediatric cancer patients from Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, located at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center - at Marvel Night on Saturday, July 8 at Red Bull Arena.
“Our patients, doctors, nurses, and team members are the true superheroes, fighting villains like pediatric cancer every day,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “We are happy to partner with the Red Bulls in raising money for Tackle Kids Cancer, which supports patients and their families and funds research into fighting pediatric cancer.”
“A highlight of our season is having the opportunity to honor pediatric cancer patients and their siblings with our incredible, longtime partner Hackensack Meridian Health,” said Marc de Grandpré, General Manager, New York Red Bulls. “These children are the true heroes and our entire organization looks forward to hosting them, with their families, for a memorable night at Red Bull Arena.”
In the weeks leading up to Saturday's Red Bulls matchup with the New England Revolution scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kick off, pediatric cancer patients and their siblings were paired with RBNY players to design one-of-a-kind cleats. For the third year, Red Bull players will wear these cleats during warmups on Saturday night.
The match ball delivery will be presented by Derek Hanson, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Neuro Oncology at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Pediatric cancer patients and their siblings will make up the club’s Starting XI for the match and don superhero capes. There will be custom-designed Marvel superhero numbers on the jerseys worn on Marvel Night, which will be auctioned off post-match with proceeds going to Tackle Kids Cancer, a philanthropic initiative of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation to raise crucial funds to benefit Hackensack Meridia Children’s Health Children’s Cancer Institute. Additionally, there will be a “round-up” option at all Red Bull Arena concessions to benefit Tackle Kids Cancer. Since Tackle Kids Cancer’s inception in 2015, more than $20 million has been raised in support of research, treatment options and patient care programs.
The first 7,500 fans to enter Red Bull Arena on Saturday will receive a limited-edition Daniel Edelman x Star-Lord inspired bobblehead and poster, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
ABOUT TACKLE KIDS CANCER
Tackle Kids Cancer is a philanthropic initiative of Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health to raise money for pediatric cancer research and patient care programs at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. Donations made to Tackle Kids Cancer directly benefit the essential clinical care, unique support services and groundbreaking cancer research needed to find a cure. Since its launch in September 2015, Tackle Kids Cancer has raised more than $20 million in funds. Visit www.tacklekidscancer.org for more information about Tackle Kids Cancer.
Marvel Super Hero Night + Bobblehead Giveaway
The first 7,500 receive a free Daniel Edelman x Star-Lord Bobblehead!
