About this Event
Winterhawks vs Cancer Fundraiser
Join us in person for an exciting afternoon as the Milton Winterhawks take on childhood cancer! This fun-filled fundraiser is in memory of Zach Gibson, a former Winterhawk who succumbed to pediatric cancer on November 25th, 2025. It supports Childhood Cancer Canada and brings the community together for a great cause - to FIGHT childhood cancer!
Come out and cheer on the Milton Winterhawks as they face off against the Halton Police at 4:15pm followed by a 'Skate for Cancer Research' at 5:15pm! Stop by the banquet room to participate in the silent auction, check out the exciting prizes and giveaways, a kids' craft table, plus live performances by Merritt Driven and the Academy of Music youth bands. Don't miss our vendor tables inside and grab delicious bites and ice cream from local food trucks or explore real emergency vehicles outside at the south entrance of the Milton Sports Centre.
Show your support and make a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer and their families. Don’t miss out on the action and the chance to help fight childhood cancer! Because every child deserves a childhood—not a cancer diagnosis.
If you cannot attend the fundraiser in person, please Donate Directly to this FUNDRAISER!
How We Help - Childhood Cancer Canada
THANK YOU to our sponsors thus far:
Enright Family, Southview Dental, Financial Planning Services, Mustang's Big Ol' Grill, Pets N Groom, Levie Intiative, ABSURD A.L.L. teen community, Enviro-Loc, In-Depth Vision, The Dance Shoppe, Tiny Hoppers Milton and HSC hockey school.
We also thank Milton Springer's Gymnastics for their support!
Giveaways!
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Silent Auction and giveaways in the Banquet Room
Info: We have some AMAZING prizes: Leaf's tickets, an HP laptop, television, OAKLEY Meta HSTN glasses, dinner gift cards, Sephora gift cards, large outdoor heater, rounds of golf at Granite Ridge, Cobbs Bread for a year, 4 Mission Impossible passes, high end hair products, Pandora bracelets, HSC summer camp, Cocomelons Hockey Wax hoodie, hat and wax, bluetooth speaker, noise canceling earbuds, hockey training package, whole home mesh Wi-Fi system, Echospot Alexa mini speaker with touchscreen, pet supplies basket, hoodies, sweaters, hats and much more! Net proceeds will be donated to Childhood Cancer Canada! Make sure to check out the winners at about 6:45pm in the banquet room. Alternatively, a Zach Strong team member will call the winner to come pick up their prize at a later time.
Music
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Merritt Driven Band
Host: Merritt Driven
Info: Enjoy the music stylings of Joe Manchisi, John Brouwer and Brent Pilgrim - Merritt Driven!
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Academy of Music Youth Bands
Info: Enjoy the talented performances by the young musicians of the Academy of Music as they play in the banquet room at MSC. Listen to a song written by Zach's friend in his memory. All proceeds from the purchase of this song will be donated to Childhood Cancer Canada.
Hockey game
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Top fundraising Winterhawks team vs Halton Police!
Info: In Rink C, watch the top fundraising Winterhawks team play the Halton Police! Who has more skill and tenacity? A raising of Zach's jersey will take place before the game.
Skate for Cancer Research
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:05 PM
Skate for Cancer Research in Rink C
Info: Join us for a fun skate welcome to all! Donate a minimum of $5 per person to skate on the ice with Patch, the Halton Police mascot! Every dollar donated goes DIRECTLY to Childhood Cancer Canada! Credit or Cash accepted.
Vendors
🕑: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Vendors and Food Trucks!
Info: Enjoy food (Blackstone) and Ice Cream trucks outside the building and vendors (Cocomelons Hockey Wax and more) inside the building. A portion of their net proceeds will be donated to Childhood Cancer Canada.
Police and Firetrucks
🕑: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Specialty vehicles
Info: Come visit the Firetruck on site and the amazing Police ARV (armoured vehicle) at our fundraising event at MSC!
Kids' Crafts
🕑: 03:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Kids' Crafts in the Banquet Room
Info: Beaded activities, temporary tattoos and a colouring contest will keep your child busy! Small donations to Childhood Cancer Canada are greatly appreciated!
Gold Ribbon cookies
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Gold Ribbon Chocolate Chip cookies
Info: Enjoy yummy chocolate chip cookies donated by Mustang's Big 'Ol Grill in Stoney Creek. ALL proceeds will be donated directly to Childhood Cancer Canada!!
Event venue & nearby stays
Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Boulevard, Milton, Canada
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