RAHL teams up with the League Against Cancer: with hockey and the #FuzamiZaZdravie campaign we fight for men's health

This year the Ružinov Amateur Hockey League steps onto the ice with a message that matters more than the battle for league points. November traditionally belongs to Movember, the initiative that raises awareness of the risks of cancers affecting men. On this occasion RAHL is proud to join forces with Liga proti rakovine, the Slovak League Against Cancer, so that together we can spread awareness, support prevention and the importance of self-examination, and also open up the key topic of men's mental health.

Every goal counts: a fundraiser at the rink and online

As part of this year's campaign we decided to motivate players not only to perform on the ice but above all to show solidarity. For every goal scored, the scorer pays €2 into our joint fundraiser.

For all players, fans and visitors there will be a special collection box (a “piggy bank”) right at the timekeepers' booth, and anyone can contribute. Everyone who donates any amount receives a special RAHL Movember sticker as a thank-you.

If you prefer a bank transfer and would like to support our fundraiser online, you can send your contribution directly to this account:

• IBAN: LT30 3250 0463 1426 8750
• Recipient name: Andrej Vymyslicky
• Note for the recipient: RAHLMovember

Awareness where men feel at home: right in the dressing rooms

Prevention and early diagnosis save lives, yet they are rarely talked about. Throughout the month we will therefore be visiting hockey dressing rooms and spreading awareness directly among our players. We will focus on three main pillars:

• The importance of regular self-examination
• Preventive urological check-ups and breaking down the myths and fears associated with them
• Men's mental health – because talking about your problems and asking for help when you are not feeling well is not a sign of weakness but of real strength.

The RAHL Movember 2024 fundraiser also caught the media's attention. Photo: RAHL

Special merch that helps: wear your support

For this exceptional season we have prepared a limited edition of RAHL Movember merch. Players and fans can buy the special themed T-shirts throughout the month right at the timekeepers' booth for €15. All proceeds from the sales go straight into the fundraiser supporting the programmes of the League Against Cancer.

The grand finale on the ice

Our month-long campaign will culminate in the ceremonial handover of the funds raised. On Sunday 29 November 2026 we will welcome the director of the League Against Cancer, Ing. Eva Kováčová, to our rink. Just before the opening face-off of the game between AHC Pezinok Grapes and HC Vikings Petržalka (at 14:45) she will drop the ceremonial puck, and league representatives will present her on the ice with a cheque for the full amount raised.

Ceremonial face-off at the handover of the RAHL Movember 2024 proceeds. Photo: RAHL

A cheque for €1,500 for the League Against Cancer – the proceeds of RAHL Movember 2024. Photo: RAHL

Hockey is a tough sport, but we only have one health and we have to look after it. Join our campaign, donate at the rink or online, buy a T-shirt or simply spread the word. Come and support us in person during the closing Sunday programme!

All month long we go together #FuzamiZaZdravie – moustaches for health!

More about prevention on the League Against Cancer website www.lpr.sk (in Slovak).

RAHL Movember 2026 · #FuzamiZaZdravie. Graphic: RAHL