Face-Off Against Kids\' Cancer Is Huge Success
April 20, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, Miss. â Mississippi Sea Wolves Professional Hockey announced today that the second annual Face-Off Against Kids' Cancer event raised a team record $67,120 for Caps For Kids and Candlelighters.
The money was generated from the sale of commemorative t-shirts, coordinating jerseys, a silent auction and raffle tickets. The event was sponsored by Beau Rivage, Grand Casinos, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, RPM Pizza (Dominos) and the Thanksgiving Charity Golf Classic.
"We are delighted to be able to raise money for two Gulf Coast pediatric cancer charities," Sea Wolves director of community relations Michelle Boynton said. "As the host of the event, 24 children were encouraged by their local hockey heroes to win their fight against cancer, and 24 hockey players were inspired by children engaged in a battle they could not afford to lose. This was an experience they will always remember."
"Caps For Kids is thrilled with the repeated success of Face-Off Against Kids' Cancer," said Lauren Clement, Caps For Kids Executive Director. "The community has reaffirmed its commitment to our children and the Sea Wolves have once again made that happen."
Caps For Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing headwear signed by athletes, entertainers and other notable personalities to children with cancer who lose their hair from chemotherapy. Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of the Gulf Coast is a support group dedicated to the financial, emotional, and educational support of families of children with cancer.
Sea Wolves season tickets for 2004-05, which begins in October, are on sale. Reserve your seat with a $25 deposit by calling (228) 275-WOLF.
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