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Bandits to Host Second Annual 'Tucker out Lymphoma Night" April 25

April 10, 2015 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Buffalo Bandits News Release


BUFFALO, NY (April 10, 2015) --- The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team will host the second annual "Tucker Out Lymphoma Night" on April 25 when the Vancouver Stealth visit First Niagara Center.

Multiple events and fundraisers will be featured throughout the evening in memory of Tucker Williams and his fight with Burkitt Lymphoma. Tucker is the son of former Bandits player Shawn Williams.

"Tucker Williams was a truly unique and amazing child, and he, along with Shawn, Tamara, Dyson and Dylana, hold a special place in the hearts of the entire Bandits organization," said director of lacrosse operations Scott Loffler. "We think about Tucker and the bravery he showed us during his 11-month battle with Burkitt Lymphoma every day, and on April 25 we will honor that battle, Tucker's memory, and all of those affected by cancer."

Tickets for the game are available now, including a special $15 price for 100 Level ends and 300 Level seats. All proceeds from the fundraisers during the night, as well as $2 from every specially priced ticket, will go toward the Braver Than Brave Foundation and Western New York cancer care.

During the game, Bandits players will be wearing special "Braver Than Brave" jerseys that were designed by Tucker's brother, Dyson, and best friend, Zach Toll, with the help of Projoy and Shawn Williams.

The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off on Bandits.com from Saturday, April 25 through Sunday, May 3.

Replica "Braver Than Brave" jerseys will be available in the store throughout the game, with $25 from each non-lettered jersey sale and $50 from each lettered jersey sale going directly to the Braver Than Brave foundation. "Braver Than Brave" t-shirts will also be available for $15 each.

Silent and Chinese auctions will begin at 6 p.m. and end at the start of the third quarter. The team will also be selling 500 autographed orange, white and green lacrosse balls for $15 each.

The Bandits are also hosting a Bald for Bucks event in conjunction with the game. All participants who raise at least $150 by April 22 will receive two (2) tickets to the game on April 25. Following the game, each of the top 20 fundraisers will have the option to get their head shaved by a Bandits player.

To sign up for the Bald for Bucks portion of the event, click here. Proceeds from this specific event will benefit Roswell Park and be earmarked for the organization's new Pediatric Unit in the name of Tucker and the entire Williams family.

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