Checkers to help raise money for Ross Minor Medical Fund
January 23, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers announced today that they will be partnering with local companies and individuals to raise money for the Ross Minor Medical Fund.
This past June, Ross, 8, and his brother Ryan, 10, were both shot by their father who then turned the gun on himself. Ryan died from the gun shot while Ross survived, but lost 100% of his vision.
The Charlotte Checkers began their relationship with the Minor family by hosting a guest bartending event at Encore Bar and Bistro in Blakeney in November. With players and CheckMates in attendance, over $3,200 was raised for the Ross Minor Medical Fund. The fundraising effort continues at the game on Saturday, Feb. 10 when the Checkers take on the Texas Wildcatters at 7:30 pm.
Companies partnering with the Checkers in this fundraising campaign are as follows:
BJ Lathan
Beau Markolf Family
Creative Sewing and Vacuums in Stonecrest
Nothing But Noodles in Stonecrest
Aaron's Corporate Furnishings
Romano's Macaroni Grill in the Promenade on Providence
Harris Teeter in Stonecrest
Skidmore and Associates Agency
Macaroni Grill
Southtown Riders
Expanded Mortgage Credit
On the Border
Greater Carolina Group
Barbizon Modeling and Acting Agency
The Checkers will donate half of the proceeds of all tickets sold through the Ross Minor fundraising code. To purchase individual fundraiser tickets, or to become a sponsor of the event, contact Marianne Carow at 704-444-1887 or mcarow@gocheckers.com.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Nothing But Noodles location in Stonecrest.
The Checkers are on the road until Friday, Feb. 2. The Checkers are in action next at 7:05 pm on Friday at Reading. You can watch the game on B2 Networks or listen to the broadcast on Teamline. Visit www.gocheckers.com for more information. Also, please visit www.CharlotteBobcatsArena.com to purchase and print your single-game tickets.
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