Lancers Raise over $15,000 for Leap-For-A-Cure
November 26, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
Ralston, NE - On Saturday night the Omaha Lancers partnered with Methodist Health System to raise over just over $15,000 for Leap-For-A-Cure.
The team surpassed the goal of $10,000 set to be raised from the specialty jersey auction, as well as the Pass the Bucket campaign during the first intermission. By surpassing the goal of $10,000 all players, as well as coaches, and select staff members had their heads shaved on the ice after the game concluded.
Leap-For-A-Cure is a foundation that is close to the Lancers after it was founded by the family of former Lancer employee Heather Roberts. Founded in 2009, Leap-For-A-Cure works to help fund research, treatments and raise awareness for brain cancer in the Omaha area.
Video of the entire team, coaches, and select Lancers staffers shaving their heads can be found at the link below.
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