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Chiefs to Host Cancer Awareness Day

Published on June 19, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release


The Syracuse Chiefs are pleased to host Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, August 30th at NBT Bank Stadium. Fans can submit the name of a cancer survivor or a loved one that has passed away due to cancer and have their name placed on a special Chiefs jersey that will be worn during the Chiefs' 1:05 p.m. game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game and presented after, with all proceeds going to Cancer Connects., a local non-profit organization

"The Chiefs are proud to honor cancer survivors and those who have passed away from cancer with a special day and these special jerseys," said Chiefs general manager Jason Smorol. "We are dedicating to remembering the men, women and children who have battled this disease in any way we can, as we fight for better care and a cure."

Fans can submit the name of a cancer survivor or a loved one that has passed away from cancer to become a part of the design of the special cancer awareness jerseys. The cost to submit a name is $25, with all proceeds to go to Cancer Connects. The first 100 names submitted will be honored on each jersey. Fans can contact Katie Berger by calling 315-474-7833 or emailing kberger@syracusechiefs.com to submit a name.

The Cancer Awareness Day jerseys will be auctioned off during the game on August 30th. The auction will take place outside the Whistlestop Souvenir Store. Fans must purchase a ticket to the game and must be present at the game in order to participate in the auction. Final bids must be submitted before the seventh inning, with a minimum bid amount of $70. When the jersey is won, the winning fan must purchase the jersey before the end of the game. Auction winners will receive the jersey post-game on the field from the player who wore the jersey during that day's game.

Cancer Connects is a non-profit organization which provides programs and services to help facilitate the cancer journey for patients throughout Central New York. The organization empowers cancer patients and survivors via connections to community resources, support and guidance.

Gates open at 12 p.m. before the 1:05 p.m game against the IronPigs on Sunday, August 30th. Tickets for Cancer Awareness Day and all other Chiefs games are available and can be purchased online at syracusechiefs.com, by calling 315-474-7833 or by visiting the NBT Bank Stadium ticket office during regular business hours.

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