ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers And Emerson Joseph Present Rock The Mohawk

Published on October 18, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers, in a joint effort with Emerson Joseph, announced today that on Wednesday, Nov. 7, and March 21, fans can save $5 on all regularly priced $20 Attack Zone tickets and a portion of each ticket will benefit the ALS division of the Charlotte MDA and the family of Fort Mill native, Brent Lewis in his fight with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

For the game on Nov. 7, the majority of the proceeds will go directly to the Lewis family. Lewis is an avid hockey fan who was diagnosed with ALS in 2004. Over the past couple of months, Brent's speech has started to fail, which is at times preventing others from understanding him. Brent is getting a device that will speak for him. A portion of ticket sales from this game will go towards securing this device. To raise awareness about the upcoming event, Checkers staff members Rory Brady and Jon Rathbun, Season Ticket Holder Aaron Harvey, and Checkers forward Nathan Gillies will be "Rocking the Mohawk". The March 21 game will go to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, specifically ALS research.

"As much as this is a fundraiser it is also a celebration of Brent and his family," said Brady, "Their strength and positive attitude are an inspiration to anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting them."

ALS is a rapidly progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Eventually, patients lose their strength and ability to move their arms, legs and body. When muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall fail, patients cannot breathe without a ventilator. Most people with ALS die from respiratory failure, usually within three to five years.

To purchase tickets, please go to www.gocheckers.com and click on the "group ticket/promo code" box on the main page. You will be directed to the Ticketmaster Monthly Calendar. By selecting the game on Nov. 7 or March 21 and entering the code "ALS" in the box labeled "promotions and special offers," a portion of your purchase will go to help the Brent and the fight against ALS. You may also purchase tickets by calling 800-495-2295 and be sure to mention the ALS code at the beginning of the call. For information on corporate sponsorship or special accommodations, please contact Charlotte Checkers sales manager, Rory Brady at 704-940-4082 or rbrady@gocheckers.com.

"At Emerson Joseph we recognize that our clients are our best marketing tool. Our clients introduce our concept to their friends. Rory is a client who has a friend in need," said Shelly Takats Hutchins, owner of Emerson Joseph, "When we have the opportunity to exercise some reciprocity and contribute to a great cause, we jump on it".

The Checkers enter their 15th season of play as a member of the ECHL on Oct. 19 against the Columbia Inferno. In the team's 14-year history, the Checkers have made the playoffs 10 times including three consecutive playoff appearances to date. The Checkers will enter their third season of play at St. Lawrence Homes Home Ice at Charlotte Bobcats Arena this fall. Season tickets are on sale now with full-season packages starting at just $399. The Checkers are accepting deposits on all ticket packages. For season ticket information, please call 704-342-4-ICE or visit www.gocheckers.com.

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