The Princess Margaret Cricket to Conquer Cancer makes historic debut as hundreds of participants to play in street cricket tournament to help create a world free from the fear of cancer
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 30, 2025 – The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (The PMCF) is presenting the inaugural Cricket to Conquer Cancer presented by TD, taking place Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Celebration Square in Mississauga. This landmark event brings together sport, culture, and community in support of life-saving cancer research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre—one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres.
As cricket continues to grow in popularity across Canada, this event unites cancer survivors, caregivers, athletes, and everyday champions in a shared mission: to help create a world free from the fear of cancer. With 2 in 5 Canadians expected to face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, every dollar raised funds breakthroughs in early detection, innovative treatments, and comprehensive support.
More than 40 teams
More than 40 teams will hit the streets, taking over Mississauga’s Celebration Square to raise crucial funds for cancer research.
What is street cricket?
Street cricket is an informal, fast-paced version of cricket, often played in public spaces with adapted rules and equipment. It is typically played with a tape ball, plastic bats, and minimal equipment. Matches are usually short, with 20 balls per team.
Event Highlights:
- Celebrity Draft and Matches: Top fundraising teams will play alongside celebrity athletes and artists including:
- Jully Black (Singer-Songwriter and Artist), Jamaal Magloire (Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach, Former NBA All-Star), Dwayne De Rosario (Canadian Soccer Legend), Carlos Brathwaite (International Cricketer), Deep Jandu (Punjabi Music Producer),
and others. - Match Day Atmosphere: live music, food trucks, and interactive cricket games.
Raising Funds for Life-saving Cancer Research:
Watch teams of survivors, caregivers, celebrities and athletes take to the pitches to raise funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Patient Speaker:
Ganesh Radhakrishnan and his daughter, Aditi Ganesh will address attendees in Celebration Square.
Just the Details:
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON
Schedule:
12:10 p.m. – First match, Patient Speaker: Ganesh Radhakrishnan and his daughter, Aditi Ganesh
1:20 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies hosted by Patricia Jaggernauth (TV Personality) and Nikhil Uttamchandani (International Cricket Commentator)
● Remarks from Sara Mazhar, Co-Honorary Chair and CTO of Securian Canada
4:40 p.m. – Celebrity Match Featuring Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne De Rosario, Jamaal Magloire, Jully Black, Deep Jandu, and more *Line-up subject to change
For more information, please visit: cricket2conquer.ca
ABOUT PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER FOUNDATION
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is Canada’s largest cancer charity. We’re dedicated to raising funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, known for its breakthrough discoveries that
transform patient outcomes. Together, our work benefits cancer patients everywhere in our mission to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-leading lottery program, we’re changing how the world understands, prevents, diagnoses, and treats cancer, benefitting patients at The Princess Margaret, throughout Canada, and around the world.
Other articles from totimes.ca – mtltimes.ca – otttimes.ca
You must be logged in to post a comment.