The Athletic ‘I’m here to support her’: Sabres announcer Dan Dunleavy on raising awareness after wife Brenda’s cancer diagnosis

[Jim Bob]

The Sabres announcer is set to shave his head on air to benefit Bald for Bucks.

The Sabres announcer is set to shave his head on air to benefit Bald for Bucks, a cancer-fighting organization in Buffalo.

theathletic.com

Dan Dunleavy knows the pain of cancer too well. Growing up in a family of four, he was the only one to avoid the disease. He watched his parents and sister battle it, aware they needed help.

In 2019, he was in a position to assist. The Sabres announcer joined co-worker Martin Biron in shaving their heads on air to benefit Bald for Bucks, a cancer-fighting organization founded in Buffalo. The duo is set for a fourth annual buzz during Wednesday’s broadcast.

This one will be different. Dunleavy’s wife, Brenda, was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of colon cancer in September. They decided to fight signet ring cell carcinoma publicly — and together. The announcer talked Tuesday about the struggles and highlights heading into Bald for Bucks night.

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[MarkusKetterer]

That’s horrible. Hope she has a speedy recovery.

 

[Chainshot]

Hopefully a quick and complete recovery. That sounds terrifying.

 

[Dingo44]

I'm sure every person here has lost multiple people to cancer. I lost my dad over 25 years ago, and I lost one of my best friends last year - and she was only 47 and otherwise had been in perfect health. Praying for Dan's wife and Dan and his family, as well as everyone who battles this disease.

 

[valet]

damn. cancer sucks. all the best to brenda & dan.