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ABOUT COURAGE TO Fight
The Courage to Fight ALS campaign brings together the ALS community, National Hockey League, and supporters across North America to raise awareness, amplify patient voices, and fund progress toward ending ALS.
The campaign was ignited by former NHL player, ALS Action Canada Board Director, and ALS Super Fund Co-Founder Mark Kirton. Through his transformational leadership, all 7 NHL Canadian teams joined the campaign, which expanded to all 32 teams and other champions. The Campaign has raised over $1.6M and established a new approach to collaboration across North America.
Mark passed away in 2025, but his legacy lives on.
From a benefit concert featuring Blue Rodeo, Darryl Sittler, Ron MacLean, to a Super Auction with NHL memorabilia and experiences, the Campaign now has a vision of holding Courage to Fight ALS Nights in every NHL arena in North America in partnership with ALS organizations in regional communities.
When it comes to ALS, Courage to Fight demonstrates that when it comes to ALS, we are all on the same team.
Courage to fight today
Now focused on activating Courage to Fight ALS Nights in all NHL arenas, these events will:
- Honour individuals and families affected by ALS
- Share stories of courage with fans
- Raise funds to support ALS research and patient programs through the ALS Super Fund
Current NHL partners:
- Boston Bruins
- Edmonton Oilers
- Nashville Predators
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Vancouver Canucks
COURAGE TO FIGHT
Campaign Cabinet
The campaign is led by the Courage to Fight ALS Campaign Cabinet.
Co-Leads:
Louis Del Re – Board Director, ALS Action Canada; person living with ALS
Kevin Moorhead – Vice-Chair, ALS Action Canada
Secretariat:
Leigh Naturkach – Executive Director, ALS Action Canada
The Cabinet includes ALS advocates, NHL community leaders, philanthropic partners, and media professionals:
Augie’s Quest
Glenn Healy, President and Executive Director, NHL Alumni Association
Andrew Jackson, President, Jackson Events Inc.
Jeff Jackson, President and CEO, Edmonton Oilers
Board Director, ALS Action Canada
Lisa Kirton, Former Caregiver
Owner, Kirton Team Real Estate
Peter Frates ALS Foundation
Kelsie Snow, Former Caregiver
Inaugural Courage to Fight ALS Award
Project Manager, ALS Alberta Research Network
Tackle ALS
Team Goose
COURAGE TO FIGHT
Courage to Fight ALS Award
The Courage to Fight ALS Award honours individuals or families demonstrating extraordinary courage.
Honouring the Snow Family
Inaugural Recipient (2025):
- Kelsie Snow, on behalf of her children Cohen and Willa, in memory of her late husband Chris Snow (1981–2023)
- Presented during the Edmonton Oilers’ Courage to Fight ALS Night December 2025
- Accompanied by a $10,000 donation to ALS Alberta administered through the ALS Super Fund
“Kelsie and her family are fitting first recipients of this award. Through Chris’s journey, they inspired countless people, and Kelsie continues to lead with education, awareness, and strength.”
— Jeff Jackson, President & CEO of Hockey Operations, Edmonton Oilers; Board Director, ALS Action Canada
How You Can Get
Involved
There are many ways to support Courage to Fight:
DONATE
Support ALS research, patient programs and awareness initiatives through the ALS Super Fund.
Attend Events
Join NHL Courage to Fight ALS Nights, online fundraisers or local activations.
SHARE STORIES
Use #CourageToFightALS and #EndALSCanada to raise awareness.
Get up get up-to-date information on upcoming events through our social media channels and e-newsletter.
Stand With
Courage
Every action honours those living with ALS, amplifies their voices, and funds research that transforms lives.
Contact:
Louis Del Re – Board Director, ALS Action Canada; person living with ALS
Kevin Moorhead – Vice-Chair, ALS Action Canada