Bakersfield Condors Host Fundraiser for Local Children with Cancer

Hockey team to wear special jerseys and auction them off to benefit pediatric cancer patients

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Bakersfield Condors hockey team is hosting a special "Fighting Cancer Night" event at their home arena, the Dignity Health Arena, to raise money for local children battling cancer. The team will be wearing purple jerseys for the game, and after the game, they will auction off the jerseys with all proceeds going to support pediatric cancer patients in the Bakersfield community.

Why it matters

The Bakersfield Condors are a beloved local sports team, and this event provides an opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for children and families impacted by cancer. Fundraising efforts like this can make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their loved ones.

The details

The Condors' Fighting Cancer Night is taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Dignity Health Arena. The team will be wearing special purple jerseys for the game, which will then be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to support children fighting cancer in the Bakersfield area.

  • The Fighting Cancer Night event is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The hockey game starts at 7 p.m. local time.

The players

Bakersfield Condors

A professional ice hockey team based in Bakersfield, California that plays in the American Hockey League.

Dignity Health Arena

The home arena of the Bakersfield Condors, located in Bakersfield, California.

Ryan Holt

The Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Bakersfield Condors.

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What they’re saying

“For ticket information visit bakersfieldcondors.com.”

— Ryan Holt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications (Bakersfield Now)

What’s next

After the game, the Condors will be holding a jersey auction with all the proceeds going to children fighting cancer in the Bakersfield community.

The takeaway

The Bakersfield Condors' Fighting Cancer Night is an inspiring example of a local sports team using its platform to support and uplift children and families facing the challenges of pediatric cancer. Events like this bring the community together and provide critical funding and resources for those in need.