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Crunch Kick off Holiday Season with Hillside Gift Wish Drive December 5

December 2, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch are getting in the holiday spirit with a Gift Wish Drive in support of the Hillside Family of Agencies Special Santas program on December 5.

Fans are encouraged to donate items from the Hillside Family of Agencies Gift Wish List (found below) at the Crunch's Friday game against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Collected gifts will benefit local youth and families served by Hillside Family of Agencies in Central New York. Items can be brought to the War Memorial Arena entrances and to the Crunch's Guest Services Office before, during and after the game.

In addition to the Gift Wish Drive, Crunch players Henri Ikonen, Kevin Lynch, Tanner Richard, Joel Vermin and Luke Witkowski will partner with Hillside youth and staff members for a special shopping spree on December 3 at TJ Maxx. Items purchased during the shopping spree will be included with the donations collected at the December 5 game.

The Hillside Family of Agencies Gift Wish List includes arts and crafts materials, backpacks, bath and body sets, cosmetics, hand-held electronics (under $25), gloves and hats, sports equipment and watches. A full list can be found on the Special Santas blog. All gifts should be new and unwrapped.

Having celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2012, Hillside Family of Agencies is one of the oldest family and youth non-profit human services organizations in the United States. The youth and family services organization provides child welfare, mental health, youth development, juvenile justice, special education and developmental disabilities services across central and western New York. Last year, Hillside Family of Agencies provided services to more than 10,000 youth and families in need.

Hillside Family of Agencies in Central New York is comprised of affiliates Hillside Children's Center and Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection. For more information, visit hillside.com.

The Crunch return home from a 4-1 victory in Hershey to host the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7 p.m. Friday. Single game and season tickets for the Crunch's 2014-15 campaign are on sale now and can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial Arena on 800 State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473-4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, visit the team's official website (syracusecrunch.com) and follow the club on Facebook (facebook.com/syracusecrunch) and Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch).

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