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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington received the 2026 Loos Award for his advocacy work, spurred by his partner's stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, and his longstanding collaboration with cancer‑focused organizations.
Coach Mark Byington’s recent award recognizes his advocacy after his girlfriend Katina Kangelaris was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, a story that has spurred early‑screening efforts and reflects a troubling increase in colon cancer among younger adults.
The NHL, NHLPA and V Foundation announced a $9.1 million haul for Hockey Fights Cancer, pushing total contributions beyond $53 million and supporting pediatric and adult cancer research in 22 NHL markets.
Marcus Foligno’s award highlights his dedication to cancer research and community service, with a $25,000 NHL donation to the Janis Foligno Foundation.