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MONTREAL, March 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -
The Fondation du CHUM and its ambassador Guy Lafleur are proud to announce a new fundraising campaign for cancer research. Saturday, March 6, will mark the launch of this campaign, named
Face Off Against Cancer With Guy Lafleur . By donating a weekly amount to the Guy Lafleur Fund for 10 weeks, donors will have the opportunity to chat live - on an exclusive Facebook group - with hockey personalities.
Guy Lafleur (CNW Group/Fondation du CHUM)
It is with great emotion that The Fondation du CHUM is launching a new fundraising campaign today with Guy Lafleur to support cancer research. The campaign, named
MONTREAL He captivated a generation with his speed and skill. He brought Habs fans to the promised land not once, but five times. Now, Guy Lafleur is asking Montrealers for their support once again. On Friday, Lafleur announced his fundraising campaign for cancer research with the CHUM hospital in Montreal, where he’s battling with his own diagnosis. Last year, Lafleur learned his lung cancer had returned, and he’s now undergoing treatment. “We’re all hoping that they’ll find a cure,” Lafleur told CTV News. “Not only for [me], but everyone who has cancer.” But just like winning the Stanley Cup, he says he’s fighting for more than just his own health.