By Joe Coopersmith
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets are proud to welcome Hyundai as a Proud Partner, marking the start of a dynamic collaboration focused on community impact. Central to the partnership is the launch of the Face-Off Program, a season-long initiative that turns every home face-off win into a meaningful contribution to pediatric cancer research and care through Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
For each face-off won by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, Hyundai will donate $50 to pediatric cancer initiatives. The season will conclude with a check presentation recognizing the total donation and celebrating its impact.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Hyundai as a Proud Partner of the Blue Jackets and to launch the Face-Off Program together,” said Blue Jackets Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Ryan Shirk. “Pediatric cancer has been a pillar of our community efforts since our inaugural season, and this partnership builds on that legacy in a powerful way. It’s more than a sponsorship. It’s a shared commitment to making a difference for children and families across central Ohio.”
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood cancer, has awarded over $277 million in research grants to children’s hospitals nationwide, including more than $5 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Earlier today, the organization hosted its signature Handprint Ceremony, where children affected by cancer placed painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle to symbolize their fight and hope for a cure.
To learn more about the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation and its long-standing commitment to supporting pediatric cancer initiatives, visit www.BlueJackets.com/Foundation.
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Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Hyundai Hope on Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels provides grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing critical research aimed at improving treatments and saving lives. Hyundai Hope on Wheels is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country. Primary funding for Hyundai Hope on Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 850 U.S. dealers. In 2025, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will reach a lifetime donation total of $277 million in support of more than 1,400 childhood cancer research grants to over 175 hospitals and research institutions.
Single-game tickets for home games played at Nationwide Arena during the 2025-26 regular season, including the Monday, October 13 home opener against the New Jersey Devils, are on sale now at BlueJackets.com/Tickets and Ticketmaster.com. Information on all Blue Jackets ticketing options, including 2025-26 season tickets, can be obtained by calling (614) 246-3350 or visiting BlueJackets.com/Tickets.
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