BayHawks Give Helping Hand To Red Cross
Published on December 8, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
ERIE - The NBA Development League Erie BayHawks today joined the Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross to announce a special effort to raise funds for the local chapters Disaster Relief Fund. The fund is assisting thirty two community residents who were displaced in a weekend fire that destroyed a Millcreek apartment complex.
Anyone making a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief Fund will receive a Main Level ticket voucher for the BayHawks home opener, set for this Saturday, December 12, 7 PM at the Tullio Arena. A family of four can make a $25 donation and receive four Main Level ticket vouchers to the game.
"With the holiday season upon us and winter weather returning to the Erie community we thought this was an opportunity for us to aid the efforts of the local Red Cross chapter in helping these at this difficult time," said BayHawks president Matt Bresee. "We have all been witness to the generosity of the Erie community and we hope this small effort on our part will go a long way in helping the victims of this fire."
Donations can be made at the Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4961 Pittsburgh Avenue (off West Grandview) Wednesday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Everyone who donates will also be entered to win a limited edition, Season of Cheering basketball signed by the entire BayHawks team.
Red Cross volunteers and first responders who battled the blaze will be honored prior to the tipoff of Saturday's game.
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