Bucks and Fans Unite For JDRF

Published on February 21, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas - The defending CHL President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks are partnering with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help raise money for a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. 'Pack the House' and help the Bucks sellout the LEC for JDRF on Friday, March 9th, against Colorado. If the Bucks sellout the game against the Eagles they will donate $10,000 to JDRF. The Bucks are offering season tickets starting at less than $79. For more info call (956)-718-BUCK (2825).

Local BMP Radio personality Sammy the House from 106.1 FM and Bucky will be placed on the LEC roof from Monday, March 5th---Friday, March 9th. Sammy the House and Bucky will stay on the LEC roof 24 hours a day leading up to the Friday, March 9th, game and they won't come down until the game is sold out. Other local celebrities and officials will be invited to visit and spend time on the roof to help raise attention and money for JDRF.

"We want to make this $10,000 donation to JDRF if we sellout the game," said Bucks President John Beckelhymer. "We encourage everyone to buy a ticket to the Friday, March 9th, game against Colorado. Not only is it a huge regular season game, it can become a huge night for JDRF."

The Bucks ticket office will be open 24 hours a day from March 5-9 to process ticket orders.

Bucks tickets for the March 9th game to benefit JDRF are also available at several remote locations including; the Laredo Children's Museum at Mall del Norte, Great American Cookie Company at Mall del Norte and local JDRF office at 7913 MacPherson, Suite 105.

The theme for the 2007 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is Superheroes Uniting For A Cure. The Bucks will be participating in the kickoff luncheon this Friday at the Laredo Country Club from Noon-1:30 p.m.

The Bucks have been active participants in the past with JDRF. Currently the Bucks are selling JDRF Walk For A Cure sneakers at the LEC for $1 apiece on game nights, thru March 9th.

2006-07 BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE

- Single game tickets for the Bucks start at $14.95. Of the 32 home games, 25 will take place on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Game times will remain the same for the 2006-07 season. Weekday games begin at 7 p.m., while Friday and Saturday night games are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday games will be at 4 p.m.

2006-07 BUCKS SEASON TICKETS

- The Bucks are offering season tickets starting at less than $79. For more info call (956)-718-BUCK (2825).

BECOME A BUCKS CORPORATE PARTNER

- Your company can become a vital part of the Laredo Bucks family by reaching our fans with your business message. To create a customized advertising package for your company, contact Summer Barrera at (956) 523-7723 or sbarrera@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

- To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Traci Melendez at (956) 718-BUCK (2825) or email her at tmelendez@laredobucks.com.

POST-GAME SKATES

- There will be post-game skates at the LEC following Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The only exceptions will be if there is a post-game jersey auction, there will not be a post-game skate.

BUCKS ON THE AIR

- Listen to every Bucks game, home and away, on Norteno 1490. You can also hear the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com.

BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE

- Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.

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