Cougars Announce Partnership with USO of Illinois
August 5, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars have announced a partnership with USO of Illinois that will recognize military personnel for the remainder of the 2011 season, as well as additional programs and events that are planned for the 2012 season.
For the remaining regular season games this season, active duty servicemen and women, along with their families, will receive free admission by presenting their military ID at the Cougars' box office. The "Tickets for Troops" initiative is inclusive of active duty, guard and reserve military as well as retired military personnel.
USO of Illinois will be recognized at the upcoming Friday, August 12 game through various in-game events.
"There are many men and women around the world making sacrifices each day to keep us safe here at home, and we're honored as an organization to show our appreciation for those people and their families through our partnership with USO of Illinois," said Cougars Assistant General Manager Curtis Haug.
"The USO of Illinois is excited to kick-off its new partnership with the Kane County Cougars," said Programs Manager for the USO of Illinois Dayna Malow. "We're thrilled to be working together to develop events and programs that benefit active military and their families."
Fans with questions can contact USO of Illinois Community Events Manager Bob Stone at 847-224-5607.
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The USO of Illinois touches the lives of over 300,000 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve military and military families throughout Illinois and the Midwest region. More than 300 programs and services are offered year-round that enhance the quality of their lives, lift morale and provide unique recreational, educational and cultural opportunities. The USO of Illinois is powered by more than 300 volunteers giving almost 20,000 hours of service annually.
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