Since Nov. 2012, Minnesota Wild netminder Josh Harding has been a face for Multiple Sclerosis. He didn’t allow his diagnosis to become his identity and has since started a foundation, Harding’s Hope, in order to raise awareness and raise money to support those fighting the disease.

As an inspiration for the MS community, Harding has signed on with card company Upper Deck to lend his signature as part of their “Heroic Inspirations” set. There will be 25 cards inserted into the 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee series featuring his signature and an inscription. Other cards have been signed and inscripted which will can be obtained through a donation to Harding’s Hope.

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“I’m excited for Upper Deck to join my team to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and to raise funds for people living with MS,” said Josh Harding. “The more I learn about MS, the more I realize how important it is to have a team. The point of adding inscriptions to the cards is to share that you cannot fight MS alone, you need to look for inspiration from your team. I’m hopeful that by sharing some of my inspirations on these new Upper Deck cards, I can help others stay positive and find inspiration.”

You might recall that former Yale women’s hockey player Mandi Schwartz, who passed away in 2011 after battling cancer, was featured in Upper Deck’s 2013-14 “Heroic Inspirations” set, with proceeds benefiting The Mandi Schwartz Foundation.

Harding last played for the Wild on Dec. 31, missing the rest of the season due to complications from MS. He practiced with the team during their second round series against Chicago and has been skating and taking shots this summer.

The 30-year old Harding was one of the best goalies in the NHL before he was sidelined. Hopefully he’s able to play a full season for the Wild and regain the form that had him in the early season Vezina Trophy conversation.

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