The Pittsburgh Penguins and captain Sidney Crosby provided the surprise of a lifetime to fan Katie Dudas following the completion of her cancer treatment.
The organization invited Dudas to PPG Paints Arena for what she thought was an event for fans battling cancer. Instead, the Penguins hosted only her, providing a tour of the dressing room to gift her a custom jersey and then playing a video message.
We fight for real-life superhero, Katie Dudas 💜
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2020
Earlier today, Katie was invited to the Penguins' locker room for an unforgettable experience that included a customized #HockeyFightsCancer jersey and a special message from Sidney Crosby. pic.twitter.com/c69HnAm8Sl
"Hi Katie, congratulations on finishing your treatment," Crosby said. "I hear you're a pretty popular person at the games and also responsible for putting a lot of smiles on people's faces. On behalf of myself and the team, we just want to wish you much happiness and health moving forward, and just want to let you know how proud we are to have you on our team."
Dudas then rang the bell in the dressing room to signify the end of her treatments.
Each year, the NHL organizes Hockey Fights Cancer month in November.
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