AHL Charlotte Checkers

Checkers, Husqvarna Wrap up 15 Days of Giving

Published on October 15, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Checkers and Husqvarna contributed more than 400 volunteer hours and $5,000 in monetary and in-kind donations throughout their daily community service program "15 Days of Giving."

The two organizations, both of which have strong ties to the Charlotte community, spent 15 days volunteering time, money and resources to help local non-profit organizations.

The program began on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Checkers' preseason game against the Lake Erie Monsters and wrapped up Saturday, Oct. 15 with a site clean-up and renovation at the historic Dowd House in West Charlotte.

"I can't think of a better way to kick off the season than 15 straight days of helping out in the community," said Checkers COO Tera Black. "Both the Checkers and Husqvarna have proven track records of volunteer service and donating and our employees really took the initiative each day to make this happen."

Husqvarna vice president of marketing John Marchionda added: "It has meant a lot to Husqvarna to spend 15 days out in the community. Our company was very passionate about it and everyone was eager to give back."

For a full re-cap, including pictures and video, click here or visit www.gocheckers.com. The following is a list of organizations that were served or helped:

Day 1 - Charlotte Metro Hockey Association

Day 2 - Justin Mychals Child Cancer Foundation

Day 3 - Friendship Trays

Day 4 - Charlotte Metro Hockey Association

Day 5 - Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital

Day 6 - Humane Society of Charlotte

Day 7 - Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

Day 8 - Friendship Trays

Day 9 - Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful

Day 10 - Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont

Day 11 - Classroom Central

Day 12 - A Child's Place

Day 13 - Second Harvest Food Bank

Day 14 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Day 15 - Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation

The Checkers host the Peoria Rivermen for a two-game set this weekend on Saturday (7 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.). Season tickets and mini-plans are now on sale and start as low as $10 per game. Ticket information can be obtained by calling 704-342-4-ICE or visiting www.gocheckers.com.

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