American Cancer Society Daffoil Days Sunday at P-Bruins Game
Published on March 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release
The American Cancer Society will join with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and the Providence Bruins for a Daffodil Days celebration Sunday, March 16 at 4:05 p.m., when the Providence Bruins take on the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at the Dunk in Providence.
BCBSRI BlueAngel volunteers will be on hand to increase last-minute daffodil sales to benefit the American Cancer Society's annual effort. Bouquets of fresh daffodils will be available for $10. BCBSRI is the corporate sponsor for Sunday's game and is collaborating with the Providence Bruins and American Cancer Society in this annual event.
"Our thanks and appreciation go out to the Providence Bruins and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island for their support and participation of the annual Daffodil Days," said Jim Beardsworth, spokesman for the American Cancer Society. "Through their partnership, the Society will be able to reach thousands in this effort to raise important funds for cancer research, education and patient services."
"As an organization, the Providence Bruins are committed to doing whatever we can to help the cause of fighting cancer," said Bruins head coach Scott Gordon. "It is our pleasure to get involved in the annual Daffodil Days sponsored by the American Cancer Society."
"BCBSRI is involved in a variety of community activities that support our corporate vision to improve the quality of life of Rhode Islanders by improving their health," said Kim Keough, spokesperson for BCBSRI. "We believe in partnering with the community, and especially with organizations like the American Cancer Society, to help in their efforts to find solutions to critical health issues."
Through Daffodil Days sales, the American Cancer Society can raise the vital funds for research, education, advocacy and patient service programs, while bringing hope and help to cancer patients in your community.
Special thanks to ABC 6 and Coast 93.3 FM, MetLife, FedEx Express, Amica Insurance and Fidelity Investments.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has been the state's leading health insurer for 68 years and now covers more than 680,000 customers. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. To learn more about the community-oriented programs log on to BCBSRI.com and go to the In the Community page.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. For more information on programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or log on to www.cancer.org.
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