Americans Fight Cancer Weekend
March 6, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Allen Americans News Release
The Allen Americans are proud to partner with the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas, UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center for Americans Fight Cancer Weekend April 6th and 7th, 2018.
"Cancer has personally affected a number of members of the Americans family and we wanted to fight back this year. After research into options for cancer treatment in North Texas, we saw UT Southwestern leading the fight with innovative treatments, cutting-edge research and promising breakthroughs setting the course for better cancer treatments in the future," said Allen Americans Director of Game Operations Tom Manning.
UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center and the Allen Americans have agreed to a multi-season partnership making the upcoming UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center Americans Fight Cancer Weekend the inaugural weekend in a planned series of events designed to raise awareness and funds.
"We're excited, not only to show what makes UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center the best place to battle cancer, but also to raise funds for continued research to develop better treatments and cures," said Team President Matt Canavan.
As part of the weekend, the Americans will wear special purple jerseys featuring the names of those in the Americans family who have been affected by cancer. To nominate someone for inclusion in the jersey, please go to www.AllenAmericans.com/cancerjersey by March 12th for consideration. The jerseys will be auctioned and funds donated to UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center to fund future research.
"Simmons Cancer Center is very proud to be able to partner with The Allen Americans to raise awareness among citizens from many walks of life who are affected by cancer or at risk of having cancer, as well as to support research that can lead to brea
kthroughs in cancer treatment," said Dr. Carlos L. Arteaga, Director of UT Southwestern Medical Center's Simmons Cancer Center.
Tickets for UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center Americans Fight Cancer Weekend, April 6th and 7th can be purchased through the name nomination link, or at ticketmaster.com. You can all reach out to the Allen Americans directly at 972-912-1000 with any questions.
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