Bucks Fans Give Blood In Record Numbers
February 21, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, Texas - The Laredo Bucks and the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center have announced the results of the Give Blood Play Hockey Valentine's Day Blood Drive which took place last Tuesday at the LEC during the Bucks game against Corpus Christi. There were 222 blood donations, which exceed last years Give Blood Play Hockey Blood Drive. The Bucks are home this weekend hosting Corpus Christi on Friday and Odessa on Sunday. For more information on 2005-06 Bucks season tickets or single game tickets call the Bucks office at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
During the month of February all 15 Central Hockey League teams are hosting blood drives, with each team competing against one another to collect as many blood donations as possible.
This event was the largest blood donation in Laredo in the last calendar year. Each individual blood donation has the capability of saving up to three lives. There were also 52 registrants in the National Marrow Donor Program.
"Once again Bucks fans showed how terrific they are," said Bucks President John Beckelhymer. "They responded in droves to the call to donate blood. We were thrilled by the response of Bucks fans and very happy that the Bucks organization could work with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to help save so many lives."
All donors received a commemorative T-shirt and a pair of tickets to a Bucks game.
"The Laredo Bucks Give Blood Play Hockey Blood Drive was an outstanding success," said Angelica Padron Community Relations Specialist for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. "We thank everyone that came out to donate and at the same time remind everyone of the continuous need for blood in the community."
For more information on blood donation you can contact the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center at (800) 292-5534 or log onto their website at www.bloodntissue.org.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- The Bucks are home on Friday against the Corpus Christi Rayz. Face off set for 7:30 p.m. The first 2,000 fans thru the gates get a band aid dispenser courtesy of Doctor's Hospital. Fans can enjoy a post-game skate on the LEC ice. The Bucks are also home on Sunday against the Odessa Jackalopes. The first 2,500 fans get a Buck Out Illiteracy Bookmark courtesy of BMP Radio. Fans can enjoy a post-game skate on the LEC ice, joined by the Bucks players.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS PART TWO
- Friday is Medical Night at the LEC sponsored by Doctor's Hospital. Fans who wear hospital scrubs to the game, get a free ticket to the Sunday game.
BUCKS SEASON TICKET PAYMENT PLANS
- The Laredo Bucks are offering several new ways to pay for season tickets. An automatic withdrawal can now be made using checking and savings accounts in addition to credit cards. Laredo Bucks season ticket holders enjoy many exclusive offers that are available only to season ticket holders. For more information on 2005-06 Bucks season tickets call the Bucks office at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.
BECOME A BUCKS BACKER
- Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. For a complete marketing plan contact the Bucks at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825).
BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE
- Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.
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