Blades Teddy Bear Toss a success; Up next, The Holiday Food Drive
Published on December 18, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades are proud to announce that their fans came through with flying colors during the annual "Teddy Bear Toss!" on December 15 at Germain Arena. When Ryan Van Buskirk scored midway through the first period, the fans showered the ice with 6,598 stuffed toys that will be donated through SW Florida.
This season the stuffed toys will help benefit several South West Florida youth organizations including Toys for Tots, The Lee County Sheriffs Department Youth Programs and Barbara's Friends. As in the past the Everblades players will hand deliver a portion of the stuffed toys to kids battling cancer at the Children's Hospital of South West Florida.
Up next for the Everblades is their annual holiday food drive on Friday, December 21 when the Everblades host the Columbia Inferno at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Harry Chapin Food Bank will have collection bins set up at each entrance of Germain Arena that night and fans are asked to donate either a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Donations will be accepted throughout the entire game on Friday night.
Tickets for this game can by obtained by visiting the Germain Arena box office or by contacting TicketMaster at (239) 334-3309 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action on Friday, December 21 when they host the Columbia Inferno at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Stop by the Germain Arena box office to reserve your seat for all the exciting action! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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