“Pink the Rink” shoots to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer

Dubuque Fighting Saints will be dropping the gloves in the fight against breast cancer when they host the Youngstown Phantoms at 7:05 p.m. for their annual "Pink the Rink" night, Saturday, Oct. 9, at ImOn Arena - proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefit the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center.

MercyOne is pleased to team up with the Dubuque Fighting Saints for the fifth consecutive year for "Pink the Rink," a fundraiser that raises funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.

63-year-old cancer patient Lu Bockenstedt of Dyersville will drop the puck before this year's game.

Thankfully, providers at MercyOne caught her cancer early.

Bockenstedt underwent a node removal and a lumpectomy and recently completed her chemotherapy under the care of Eric Engelman, DO. She is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She will have finished 11 of the 15 treatments as of Oct. 1 and is scheduled to complete radiation therapy on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Following radiation therapy, she will have a follow-up scan in the upcoming months.

"Yearly physicals, mammograms and other cancer screening can be lifesaving. Finding my breast cancer through a routine mammogram led me to the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. We are blessed to have MercyOne in Dubuque," Bockenstedt said.

But cancer isn't just a medical journey - it's an emotional one.

"They are very professional, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. MercyOne is the best, and their care is amazing. MercyOne is a lifesaver and a winning team for me."

Additional Details:

• Last year, the funds raised supported the Cancer Center and helped our patients through programs such as the Cancer S.A.F.E. Fund and our survivorship program.
• In June 2020, we opened the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center and committed to providing the highest standards of cancer care so people facing the difficult news of a cancer diagnosis could receive the best care right here in Dubuque.
• The MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center offers holistic services, including medical oncology and hematology, delivered by our Medical Associates Clinic partners.
• Please stop by our booth to enter our 50/50 raffle.
• Fans can donate via a QR code displayed on the video board during the game.