McDavid could surprise your kids at school through the Ben Stelter Foundation

🎙️ Interview Highlights: Ben Stelter Foundation School Fundraiser

In this inspiring conversation, we hear from Aariz Mawji – Founder & Director, Ben Stelter School Fundraiser and Ana Shah – Deputy Director, Ben Stelter School Fundraiser about their ambitious and heartfelt mission to bring Canada’s first proton therapy center to Edmonton. This cutting-edge cancer treatment is currently unavailable anywhere in the country, making their work both urgent and impactful.

💡 What Is the Fundraiser About?

The school fundraiser is part of the Ben Stelter Foundation, which supports children battling cancer. Their current goal is to raise $250,000 to help build a proton therapy center – a treatment that many Canadian families currently have to travel to the U.S. to access.

🏫 How Schools Are Getting Involved

Students lead the charge through events like bake sales, bottle drives, and cake walks.
Each school gets one ballot per $1,000 raised for a chance to win the McDavid Prize.

🏒 The McDavid Prize

A major incentive for schools:

A visit from Connor McDavid to the school.
Two signed jerseys for student leaders.
Additional prizes include a team-signed Oilers jersey and a signed hockey stick for online donors if they reach 100 schools this year.

📅 Key Dates

School Sign-up deadline: October 3rd
McDavid school visit: Week of December 10th

💬 Memorable Moments

One of the most cherished parts of the fundraiser is the McDavid Assembly, where students get to ask Connor McDavid questions. His generosity and willingness to stay longer than planned leaves a lasting impression on everyone involved.