Checkers Race Night to benefit Junction Gang Camp
Published on December 21, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Checkers have partnered with several organizations to help raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp at the team's AutoTrader.com Race Night game on Friday, Jan. 19. AutoTrader.com, Papa John's Pizza and The VUE Charlotte are amongst several sponsors for the night.
The entire game will have a racing theme including several show cars on display and the debut of Extreme Ice Center's bumper cars which will be used during an intermission in a NASCAR style race on the ice.
The Checkers will kick off Race Night during the day at the corner of Trade and Tryon by displaying their Zamboni and show cars from the Mario Andretti and Jeff Gordon Racing Schools. The Checkers will try to fill the Zamboni with donations to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
The Checkers have partnered with:
103.7 WSOC AutoTrader.com Papa John's Pizza
The VUE Charlotte Penske Truck Rental Family Dollar
Premier Hospitality Services Skanska USA Building Inc. Daryl's Lawn Care
Andretti and Gordon Racing Schools Belmont Abbey College Office Environments
Connelly's on Fifth Pub Littler Mendelson, P.C. Rhino Times
7zero4Events.com Wachovia Jersey Mike's Subs
Diamond Springs The Graduate Food and Pub Metrographics
If you, or your organization, would like to sponsor or donate to this event please contact Marc Bochicchio at 704-444-1875 or mbochicchio@gocheckers.com.
The Checkers are back in action at 7:00 pm Thursday vs. the Reading Royals. Tickets for Thursday's game can be purchased by calling 704.342.4.ICE or purchase and print your tickets at home by visiting www.CharlotteBobcatsArena.com.
About Victory Junction Gang Camp
The mission of the Victory Junction Gang Camp is to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie in honor of their late son Adam, the Victory Junction Gang Camp is a year-round facility serving children, age 7 to 15. Each summer, children suffering from similar medical conditions including heart, lung and kidney disease, spina bifida, HIV, cancer, burn survivors, neurological disorders, and a host of others, gather to kick back, relax and have some fun. The camp offers traditional activities, including horseback riding, boating and fishing, arts and crafts and others, as well as NASCAR related program areas.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps and is free to children and their families. The camp operates solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundation. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
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