Hockey Player Shaves Head to Support Son’s Leukemia Victory

Hockey Stars Unite to‌ Fight Childhood Leukemia

Hockey players and fans⁤ join forces‍ to support children‍ battling hematopoietic disorders. This year’s “Drop‌ of Better hockey” project, ‍in partnership with Tipsport Extraliga and Max League, aims to raise funds⁢ for crucial ‌medical care.​ ⁤Radek Duda, a former hockey star, and his son, who bravely fought ​leukemia, are leading the charge. Learn how⁤ you can help these courageous ‍young patients.

A ‍Legacy of ​Hope: The⁢ Drop of Better Hockey Project

the Kapka Kapek Endowment Fund, in⁣ collaboration with hockey leagues, is launching a vital initiative to ‌aid children battling hematopoietic disorders. ‍ ⁢This year’s‌ project, “Drop of Better Hockey,” builds on the success of​ previous years, which ⁢raised CZK⁢ 4.5 million. The project’s⁤ patron is Radek⁤ Duda Jr., who‍ faced leukemia in 2022‍ and 2023.

Radek Duda: From Rink to Advocate

Radek ⁢duda, a respected​ hockey figure, now mentors youth players. His personal experience with his ‍son’s leukemia diagnosis has fueled his commitment to this cause. He recently shaved his⁤ head ​in a powerful social media⁤ video,‍ emphasizing the importance of ⁣hope in the face​ of ⁢adversity. “When‌ you hear⁤ the ⁢word leukemia,⁤ hair⁣ is the smallest⁢ thing you⁣ can lose,” he stated. “But‍ what you must not ⁢lose is your hope.”

A Personal Journey of Resilience

Radek ‍Duda Jr.’s battle with⁣ leukemia ⁣in 2022 and 2023 was ⁢a grueling ⁢ordeal. He underwent‍ a bone marrow transplant and ⁤spent ⁢over ‌200 days in the hospital, enduring chemotherapy, radiation, and‍ other ​complications.⁣ His family expresses profound gratitude to the ⁣medical⁣ staff at Motol​ University ​Hospital.

How You Can Help: Supporting the Fight

The ​”Drop of Better Hockey” project offers multiple ways to contribute:

Match ⁢Attendance: ‌ Support ⁣the⁣ cause by purchasing a ribbon ‍at ‍23 Tipsport Extraliga and ⁣Max League matches ‌from January 29 to February 3.
Financial Contributions: Donate via SMS, QR code, ‌bank⁢ transfer, or ⁤participate in an auction ​of⁤ hockey⁢ memorabilia.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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