2008 Face Off Against Cancer Nets More Than $21,000 for Charity
Published on April 21, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators proudly announced today that the third annual Face Off Against Cancer, presented by Lourdes and held during the B-Sens game against Springfield on Saturday, April 5, generated more than $21,207.79 for the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
A significant portion of the fundraising effort came from the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raffle, organized by team captain Denis Hamel and assistant captain Matt Carkner with the American Cancer Society. All 500 raffle tickets ($50 each) were sold, which generated an amazing $10,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
The grand prize and all subsequent winning raffle tickets were drawn at center ice by a cancer survivor in a ceremony immediately following the B-Sens game against Springfield. The winners are as follows:
Grand Prize - $10,000 - Chris and Tom Hurlbut
Second Prize - $3,000 - Jeffery Liccion II
Third Prize - $2,000 - Rita Matthews
Fourth Prize - Dinner for 3 with Denis Hamel - Tricia Matthews
Fifth Prize - Couch valued at $2,000 (Ellis Bros) - David DoBell
Sixth Prize - 2008-09 Binghamton Senators Sky Box for one night - Mike Husar
Seventh Prize - Two tickets to a 2008-09 Ottawa Senators Home Game - Louie Augostini
The Binghamton Senators wore one-of-a-kind Binghamton Mets-themed jerseys during their game against the Falcons. The game-worn and game-issued jerseys were then auctioned off live after the game, generating an additional $6,530.24 for the American Cancer Society.
While the B-Sens battled the Falcons on the ice, various Relay For Life teams were fundraising on the main concourse of the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. In total, the Relay For Life teams raised another $2,291.75.
The B-Sens added another $1,210.80 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer through various raffles which included 2008 AHL All-Star jerseys for both Denis Hamel and Lawrence Nycholat.
Special Face Off Against Cancer pucks were used by both teams during warm-ups. In addition, all B-Sens players used sticks wrapped with pink tape during warm-ups. These items were then sold on the concourse and generated $1,175 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
A survivor's lap was held during the first intermission of the game, with 31 cancer survivors and their families taking part in the lap around the ice.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
2008-09 full-season, half-season tickets, coupon books and 10-game plans are on sale. Contact the Binghamton Senators' executive office at (607) 722-SENS for information on ticket packages.
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