Force Kicker Carlos Martinez Will Be Kicking For The Cure In 2008
February 28, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Georgia Force News Release
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - Georgia Force K Carlos Martinez will be making monetary donations for every field goal and PAT he makes during the season to the Georgia Tech based Ovarian Cancer Institute.
Martinez recently had an extended-family member, Colleen Drury, diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. As a result of this development, he has decided to partner with the Georgia Tech based Ovarian Cancer Institute to start the "Kicking for the Cure" Fund. During the course of the 2008 season, Martinez will be making a $25 donation for every field goal made and a $10 donation for every PAT made to the Ovarian Cancer Institute in Colleen Drury's honor.
Fan Involvement:
Force fans will have the opportunity to join Martinez and his support of the Ovarian Cancer Institute by pledging to donate a monetary amount per field goal and PAT made. Fans can learn more about how they can get involved by logging onto www.georgiaforce.com, www.ovariancancerinstitute.org and www.drurysfightcancer.blogspot.com. Fans will also be able to sign-up at every Force home game at the customer service area located in the concourse of The Arena at Gwinnett Center. There will also be wrist bands and t-shirts sold at Force games to support the cause with all the proceeds going to the Ovarian Cancer Institute.
"By partnering with the Ovarian Cancer Institute we will increase the awareness of this deadly disease," said Martinez. "Colleen Drury has been an inspiration in my life and she is my motivation for creating this program. I am looking forward to honoring her this season and bringing a greater awareness to ovarian cancer."
The Force will kickoff the 2008 season when they host the Dallas Desperados in the season opener on Saturday, March 1, at The Arena at Gwinnett Center on ABC.
Force season tickets are currently on sale, starting at $9 a game. For ticket information, please contact the Force ticket sales office at 1-888-55-FORCE.
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