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Ben Stelter's Legacy Fuels $8.2M for Cancer Research

6/5/2025

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Ben Stelter, the beloved Edmonton Oilers superfan who bravely battled glioblastoma until his passing in 2022, leaves a powerful legacy. This NHL season, $8.2 million has been raised in his honor to advance pediatric cancer and glioblastoma research. The Ben Stelter Foundation is also working to bring Canada’s first proton therapy center to Edmonton, fueling hope for future generations.

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Ben Stelter, the beloved Edmonton Oilers superfan who bravely battled glioblastoma until his passing in 2022, leaves a powerful legacy. This NHL season, $8.2 million has been raised in his honor to advance pediatric cancer and glioblastoma research. The Ben Stelter Foundation is also working to bring Canada’s first proton therapy center to Edmonton, fueling hope for future generations.