We play in honor of former Simon’s Valley Storm hockey player, Aleczander Stephen "Alec" Remenda, and his family.  

Only days before his 13th birthday, in 2014, Alec was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of cancer in which rapidly growing tumors are found in the bone or in the soft tissue. While his treatment made it so he could not play, he remained an important part of his team.  That is why they started the Stick It To Kids Cancer charity hockey tournament.  

After more than two years of extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Alec passed away on July 26, 2016.

Alec's legacy inspired the creation of this tournament. 

In 2024, the Simons Valley Storm amalgamated with Crowfoot Minor Hockey to become the Raiders Hockey Club.  Through compassionate and dedicated volunteers, this tournament was rebranded Raiders Stick It To Kids Cancer and continues to honor Alec, his family and all of those impacted by kids cancer. 

We play in honor of Luca Vaccaro and his family.  

Luca is remembered for his infectious smile and the kindness he brought to those around him. Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at age 9, he fought bravely for two and a half years, ringing the victory bell on his 12th birthday, October 21, 2020. Sadly, just six weeks later, his cancer returned as Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).

On November 21, 2021, Luca peacefully passed away, gaining his angel wings. Concerned about being forgotten, legacy tournaments like this are incredibly meaningful to us. We play in honor of Luca and his family, celebrating the boy who loved the number 21 and fought cancer like a true superhero. 

The Vaccaro Family inspire us to #livelikeluca and intentionally pay it forward in honor of Luca on the 21st of each month. 

Luca's brave spirit continues to inspire us to unite and raise funds for Kids Cancer Foundation of Alberta. 

We play in honor of families like the Campbells, who have also felt the deep effects of childhood cancer. Maddie was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with an anaplastic ependymoma brain tumor, leading to surgery and six weeks of radiation. For three years, she thrived cancer-free, attending school, taking jazz lessons, traveling, and becoming a proud big sister to her brother Emmett in March 2011. 

Tragically, in May 2011, her symptoms returned, indicating a relapse that metastasized throughout her brain and spine. On July 25, 2011, at the age of 8, Maddie, after her courageous battle, earned her angel's wings. 

As beneficiaries of the love and support from the Kids Cancer Care Foundation, the Campbells understand how devastating childhood cancer can be. 

This year is especially meaningful for Maddie's brother, Emmett, as he participates in the Raiders U15 Stick It to Cancer hockey tournament in honor of his sister, raising funds for a program that aided their family.