Jackals Thank Fans For Delivering Holiday Cheer
December 31, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals, proud member of the ECHL, wish to thank all of their fans who so cheerfully donated toys upon entering First Arena prior to the Christmas holiday and for those that took part in the annual Teddy Bear Toss December 15th as the Jackals battled Trenton.
Hundreds of toys, stuffed and otherwise, donated by fans were distributed throughout the Twin Tiers area by members of the Jackals in making the holidays brighter for youngsters in the area.
The Jackals offered their services in making personal deliveries to several area organizations including Glove House, Founders Pavilion and St. Joseph's Hospital. Other organizations that benefited from the generosity of the Jackals fans were the Children's Holiday Wish Party at the Elmira Holiday Inn, The Salvation Army Safe House, The Southside Community Center, the Ernie Davis Community Center, the Chemung County Department of Social Services and the Woodlawn Youth Center.
"These toys reached many area youngsters in need," said Jodi Crane, Executive Director of the Woodlawn Youth Center. "Some may not truly realize the great impact that it had on these youth during the holiday season. We're grateful to the efforts of the fans in combination with that of the Elmira Jackals."
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The Elmira Jackals begin a four-game road trip tonight in Johnstown (6 p.m.) before heading to Reading Wednesday (6:35 p.m.). The trip ends with a pair of weekend tilts in Dayton Friday and Saturday against the Bombers (face-off 7 p.m. both nights). Follow the Jackals home and away on MAGIC FM (92.7/97.7) and www.jackalshockey.com thirty prior to face-off each night with the Hill Top Inn Countdown to Face-Off.
The Jackals next home games are Friday, January 11th, against the Johnstown Chiefs and Saturday, January 12th, versus the North Division-leading Cincinnati Cyclones. Face-off at First Arena both nights is 7:35 p.m. Good seats still remain and can be purchased at the Gray Street box office - First Arena (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday), charge-by-phone at 734-PUCK (7825) and 722-3711 and buy on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
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