Red Claws Team up with American Cancer Society
February 1, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, Maine - February 1, 2017 - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, announced today that the team has partnered with the Maine chapter of the American Cancer Society to promote awareness and raise money to support the cause throughout the month of February.
This month, the Red Claws will be participating in Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge. For every Red Claws three-pointer made in February, fans can make a donation to help fight cancer. Fans can sign up to make donations through this website: https://pledgeit.org/cvc-redclaws
Additionally, the Red Claws will join in American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at their Feb. 9 home game vs. Northern Arizona, with proceeds from tickets and that night's 50/50 raffle going to the cause. A $5 donation will be made for all tickets purchased using the promotional code "PINK" on MaineRedClaws.com.
"The Maine Red Claws are committed to being an integral part of this community," said Dajuan Eubanks, President of the Maine Red Claws. "The Red Claws are happy to support the American Cancer Society through multiple avenues - including the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge for the entire month of February and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Feb. 9. We are thrilled to help."
The Red Claws face Delaware both Thursday and Saturday in a matchup of the division's top two teams. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling 207-210-6655 or visiting MaineRedClaws.com.
About the Maine Red Claws 2016-17 marks the eighth season for the Maine Red Claws. The Red Claws have been the minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics since their inaugural season of 2009-10, and 2016-17 marks the fifth season of a"hybrid" affiliation between the two teams. Under the hybrid model, the Boston Celtics have contracted to run the basketball operations for the Maine Red Claws, including the hiring and training of the coaching and training staff as well as the all player transactions and will act as the Red Claws' sole NBA partner. The Red Claws play their home games at the Portland Expo Building. The franchise is owned and operated by Maine Basketball, LLC, which is principally owned by Bill Ryan Sr., the retired chairman of TD Bank, and Bill Ryan Jr. who serves as the team's chairman.
About the NBA Development League The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 39 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2015-16 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.
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