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Iowa Wild and LifeServe Hosts Blood Drive on December 29

Published on December 9, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with LifeServe Blood Center, announced on Tuesday the two organizations have partnered for the Iowa Wild Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 29 from 12 - 6 p.m. at Hyvee Hall A, just west of Wells Fargo Arena and part of the Iowa Events Center.

Fans are encouraged to donate blood during a time of need for LifeServe Blood Center. For donating, all fans will be rewarded with one ticket to a future Iowa Wild hockey game and an Iowa Wild hat. The first 50 fans that make a donation will be given an Iowa Wild hat, autographed by one of the players. LifeServe will also be on hand for the Iowa Wild home game on Monday, December 29th at 7 p.m. against the Milwaukee Admirals at Wells Fargo Arena. LifeServe Blood Center will have attendants on the concourse selling autographed mystery pucks for $10 per puck. Each puck is signed by one Iowa Wild player. The proceeds from the mystery puck sale will be donated to LifeServe 's High School Scholarship program to reward students for their commitment to saving lives through blood donation and blood drive sponsorship.

The Wild welcomes Mason Helwig for the pregame ceremonial puck drop. He will be joined by his brother Max. Mason is a three-year old who has faced serious adversity as a youth. At the tender age of two, Mason Helwig was diagnosed with two rare, life-threatening diseases, that affects one in every one million males. Treatment for these diseases required a bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, multiple blood transfusions, and more. On May 24, 2013, Mason received a life-saving bone marrow transplant and a blood transfusion to help him overcome the diseases. Mason and his family continue to have a few bumps in the road, but overall Mason is doing well largely due to treatments for his immune system that are made from lifesaving blood donations.

LifeServe Blood Center was established in April, 2010 when The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

The Wild returns to play four straight at Wells Fargo Arena, starting with a two-game series against the Rampage on Thursday, Dec. 11 on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Thursday's game is a Throwback Thursday, where fans can purchase popcorn for $1.00, sponsored by 95.0 KGGO. For Friday's game, the Wild will hold a Teddy Bear Toss and feature $2 beers presented by 100.3 The Bus. For Teddy Bear Toss, fans are encouraged to throw new stuffed animals onto the ice after the Wild scores its first goal. The stuffed animals will be collected and donated to local charities. Iowa then hosts Adirondack at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. After the game, the Wild will hold a postgame autograph session with the team. The game is also a Subway Family Four Pack night, where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas starting at $48. Iowa plays its fourth straight game at home on Tuesday, Dec. 16, welcoming the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m. The team celebrates Taco Tuesdays, presented by Taco Johns. Each fan that comes to the game will be handed a coupon for a complimentary crispy beef taco from Taco Johns. In addition, Taco Johns will select one lucky fan to receive a six-pack of tacos and a pound of potato oles. It's also a two-for-one Tuesday, presented by Hits 99.9 FM, where fans may purchase one attack end ticket and get one free. The Wild are also hosting a "Toys for Tots" toy drive. Any fan that donates a toy will receive a ticket to a future Wild home game. Also, fans that bring a Subway receipt may purchase a ticket for $5.00 at the Wells Fargo Arena box office.

The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team's 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com .

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