In January of 2021, Franco Monnecka, a then-11 year -old hockey player for the Secaucus Patriots, was diagnosed with a rare form of Hodgkins lymphoma. He immediately began treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City, and underwent 3 surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. We're happy to report that Franco is now cancer-free and is back on the ice playing the sport he loves at Saint Peters Prep!
Grateful for the support they received during his treatments, Franco and his family have staged the "Franco Strong Kancer Jam" hockey tournament each year to raise funds for the Jam Kancer In The Kan Foundation, a charitable Foundation dedicated to helping families affected by a kancer diagnosis. For his efforts, Franco was appointed as an Official Jambassador for Jam Kancer In The Kan by New York Islanders Captain Anders Lee.
St. Peter's Prep is proud to support Franco's fundraising efforts to help others by sponsoring the inaugural Franco Strong North Jersey Middle School Showcase at the Secaucus Ice Rink March 28-30, 2024. It is open to all 2010's, 2011's and 2012's. There is a 3 game guarantee (each game is 2-25 minute halves/no checking), and all players will receive a player jersey.
To register, please make a minimum donation of $120.00 per player. Once your donation is made, you will receive an online form to complete with your player's information. Upon returning your completed form, you will receive an acknowledgement confirming that your registration is complete.
Thank you for contributing to the Saint Peter's Prep Hockey Program's efforts to help Franco Jam Kancer In The Kan!
Showcase Questions? Email SPP Varsity Hockey Coach Brendan Roche at rocheb@spprep.org
Donation Questions? Email info@jamkancerinthekan.com
Thank you.