Bucks Help Raise Record Amount For MDA Telethon
Published on September 2, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release
LAREDO, TX- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League were once again out in the community in full force last week. Here is a list of where Bucks coaches, players, front office staff, and Bucky were last week, and where they are going this week. Look for the weekly Bucks community update on www.laredobucks.com.
The Bucks organization spent part of their Labor Day helping raise a record amount of money for the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on KGNS. The 22-hour event raised a record $65 million dollars worldwide for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, including $151,193 in the Laredo area alone. The 2008 Laredo total beat last year's local record of $140,000, while the $65 million dollar world wide total was $1.2 million more than the 2007's end result.
Steve Weidlich, Igor Agarunov, Bucky, and several front office members were live on the air on KGNS answering the phones and taking donations during the 3pm hour.
During the time the Bucks were on the air on KGNS they helped raise nearly $10,000, including a donation by the team.
MDA is a nonprofit organization working to defeat muscular dystrophy and 40 related diseases through research, support services and public health education.
To view photos from the MDA telethon please visit www.laredobucks.com/multimedia/photos.
Below is a list of the events the Bucks organization attended last week, and will attend this week.
WHERE WE'VE BEEN (August 25th-September 1st):
Wednesday, August 27th: Corporate Partnerships Executive JR Rathbun and Director of Public Relations Nicole Kupaks attended the Laredo Rotary Meeting, at the Holiday Inn.
Wednesday, August 27th: Account Executive Kyle Reynolds officially became a member of the Laredo Next-Generation Rotary.
Thursday, August 28th: The Entire Bucks Staff, including Bucky, attended the Laredo Bucks Press Conference to Announce Captain Serge Dube's re-signing, at Doctors Hospital.
Thursday, August 28th: Corporate Partnerships Executive JR Rathbun and Account Executive Kyle Reynolds attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Herbert's Modern Massage.
Friday, August 29th: Corporate Partnerships Executive JR Rathbun attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tri-State Employment Service.
Friday, August 29th: Account Executive Kyle Reynolds attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Celebrations Reception Hall.
Monday, September 1st: Steve Weidlich, Igor Agarunov, Bucky, and front office members John Beckelhymer, Bryan Benway, Nicole Kupaks, Mario Mecaroni, Danny Gutierrez, JR Rathbun, Vannessa Benavides, and Kyle Reynolds helped raise record amounts at the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon on KGNS. To view photos of the event please go to www.laredobucks.com/multimedia/photos.
Monday, September 1st: Accountant Beto Oliveros played on the LNB team at the annual Bola Blanca Golf Tournament.
WHERE WE'RE GOING (September 2nd -September 6th): Tuesday, September 2nd: Director of Ticket Sales Rory Brady will attend the Monthly Veteran's Meeting, at the American Legion Post 59, at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, September 3rd: Corporate Partnerships Executive JR Rathbun will attend the Laredo Rotary Meeting, at the Holiday Inn, at 12pm.
Wednesday, September 3rd: Account Executive Kyle Reynolds will attend the Laredo Next-Generation Rotary Meeting, at Hal's Landing, at 7pm.
Wednesday, September 3rd: Director of Media Relations Bryan Benway, Director of Ticket Sales Rory Brady and Director of Public Relations Nicole Kupaks will attend the Laredo Bucks Booster Club Meeting, at Tony Roma's, at 7pm.
Thursday, September 4th: Corporate Partnerships Executive JR Rathbun and Director of Public Relations Nicole Kupaks will attend the Bienvenidos Meeting for the Chamber of Commerce, at Inter National Bank, at 12pm.
Saturday, September 6th: Head Coach and General Manager Terry Ruskowski will make an appearance at the Laredo Bucks Booster Club Steak Plate Sale at Jett Bowl between 11am-2pm.
Since 2001 the Laredo Bucks take pride that they have been heavily involved in the Laredo community. The Bucks front office, coaching staff, players and Bucky have appeared at over 340 events in 2008, and look forward to many more.
To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, Bucky, or member of the front office staff contact Nicole Kupaks at (956)523-6590, or e-mail her at nkupaks@laredobucks.com
The Bucks, who start training camp on October 6th, will open their seventh CHL season at the LEC on October 17th against the Rocky Mountain Rage.
Season ticket prices stayed the same as they were last season, starting at just $34 a month (including playoffs). Call 718-BUCK (2825), or visit the LEC to speak to a Bucks ticket representative.
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