Cotton Kings to Help Salvation Army
Published on November 24, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Lubbock Cotton Kings News Release
LUBBOCK, TX â The Lubbock Cotton Kings are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Salvation Army for the upcoming holiday season. The Kings and dedicated fans will help render aid to the homeless this year by hosting the traditional red kettle at select home games.
This season, the Salvation Army will lose $17,000 of its planned budget after losing one major red kettle site in Lubbock. After hearing news of the loss, Cotton Kings decided to help aid the Salvation Army. The Kings will allow the Salvation Army to host the traditional red kettle at six home games this holiday season, beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Game dates include: Nov. 26, Dec. 2, 10, 11,19 and 23.
"We felt this would be a perfect opportunity to help those in need," said Jeannie Diaz, director of community relations for the Lubbock Cotton Kings. "The Cotton Kings along with our dedicated fans hope to help raise money lost for the Salvation Army. We are also working on efforts to gather involvement from all Central Hockey League teams to create league-wide involvement."
Thanksgiving day, four Cotton Kings players, Matt Turek, Jason Beatty, Justin Keller and Emery Olauson will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army located on 17th street and Avenue J. The Salvation Army serves Thanksgiving dinner for homeless families in the Lubbock community. This annual event brings the holiday spirit to families in the community. If you would like to volunteer to help serve meals to the needy, please contact Lurlynn Chapman at (806) 765-9434.
The Kings will also be working with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Toys for Tots, South Plains Food Bank and Covenant Children's Hospital this holiday season.
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