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Charge Hosting Military Appreciation Night this Saturday

March 2, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Cleveland Charge News Release


The Canton Charge powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers, will honor our armed forces past and present with Military Appreciation Night presented by Constellation and The Patriot Project on March 4th versus the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Charge players will wear special camouflage jerseys to be auctioned off in-game benefitting The Patriot Project, a North Canton-based organization that provides free chiropractic care to the military, veterans and blue star families. Fans will have the chance to bid on these jerseys throughout the game, with the winners being presented their player's jersey postgame in a special ceremony. The first 2,000 fans will also receive a Charge military jersey t-shirt presented by Terminix.

Fans in attendance will get an opportunity to hear from American hero Leroy A. Petry, who will speak pregame about his experiences serving our country that led to him being awarded our country's highest valor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Leroy will also present the night's game ball and greet all jersey auction winners who have contributed to The Patriot Project's noble cause.

Before coming into the Civic Center, fans will be able to take photos with various military and police vehicles & equipment on the plaza between the Cultural Center. The pregame festivities will also feature a swearing-in ceremony for dozens of marines prior to the game. Stark County police officers will also be honored with yearly awards on the court during the game.

Tickets for Military Appreciation Night are on sale now and start at just $8! Groups of 20 or more can take part in unforgettable fan experiences such as halftime performances, anthem buddies, high five tunnel, benchwarmers, and more! For Charge Nation Memberships, game day promotions and up-to-date information, head to www.CantonCharge.com or call 866-444-1944.

The Canton Charge are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League, both of which play their games at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland.

Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @CantonCharge on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CantonCharge and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CantonCharge.

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