Concord-Carlisle High School junior Emma Robertson drops the puck at the Boston Bruins’ game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Oct. 23. (Photo Courtesy Boston Bruins)
CONCORD — Under the bright lights of TD Garden, Concord-Carlisle High School junior Emma Robertson stood at center ice with a hockey puck in her hand and fans on their feet.
Just six months after beginning her fight against brain cancer, Emma dropped the puck at the Boston Bruins’ Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Emma, 16, was invited by the Bruins and Mass General Brigham to perform the ceremonial puck drop before the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. The night honored patients, survivors and families whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Emma was diagnosed in April with a medulloblastoma in the cerebellum of her brain. She underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, then relocated to Philadelphia for eight weeks of proton radiation before returning home to continue chemotherapy at MGH. Throughout her treatment, she has remained committed to her education through a mix of online and in-person learning.
“Emma is an inspiring young person whose strength and courage have deeply touched our entire school community,” said Superintendent Dr. Laurie Hunter. “We are so proud of her and so grateful that she and her family were celebrated in such a meaningful way.”
At the game, Emma’s twin sister, Claire, joined her by the locker room tunnel as players high-fived the pair on their way to the ice. Emma also met several Bruins players, including David Pastrňák, before taking her place at center ice for the ceremonial drop.
“The Bruins treated her with such kindness,” said Emma’s mother, Lori Robertson. “When she walked off the ice, hearing people cheer and shout ‘Go, Emma!’ was overwhelming in the best possible way. It meant so much to see her recognized for her strength.”
Emma played goalie during her sophomore year for Lawrence Academy, and had developed a strong passion for the sport. Her mother isn’t sure if she’ll return to the sport in the future, but for now, she continues her cancer fight with the same determination that she showed on the ice.
“The Concord-Carlisle community has truly been amazing,” Lori Robertson said. “From teachers checking in to classmates and community members sending messages and meals, we’ve felt supported every step of the way.”
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Concord-Carlisle High School junior Emma Robertson fist-bumps Boston Bruins players on Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Oct. 23. (Photo Courtesy Boston Bruins)
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