James Van Riemsdyk Joins 'Philly Football Rocks'
September 20, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul add Philadelphia hockey standout, James Van Riemsdyk to the all-star caliber list of people involved with the "Philly Football Rocks" initiative. Van Riemsdyk joins Philadelphia's hottest sports athlete, Michael Vick, and Kamal Gray from Philadelphia's Grammy Award-winning band, The Roots.
The "Philly Football Rocks!" program allows non-profit and youth sports organizations to raise money while spreading goodwill and creating meaningful experiences and great exposure. The Soul have already signed up over 30 partners through this program.
"I am honored to partner with the Soul with this fantastic initiative supporting Youth Hockey in the Philadelphia area," said Van Riemsdyk. "The goal is to raise the funds required for organizations to run a hockey league for necessities like equipment, uniforms and ice time."
Organizations that sign up for the program will receive: up to 55 percent of the revenue generated from ticket sales to Soul games, an autographed Fender electric guitar signed by James Van Riemsdyk, Michael Vick or Kamal Gray (depending on the program selected); an autographed over-sized print from 1980 Super Bowl of Ron Jaworski; an autographed football and jersey signed by Jaworski and a Soul player or coach. A limited number of packages are available.
With a goal of 300 partners signed up before the start of the season and each organization expecting to raise $5,000 on average, this equates to $1.5 million in "FUN-RAISING" Revenue in total to be earned from this initiative for organizations spanning all throughout the Delaware Valley, Lehigh Valley and beyond.
The Philadelphia Soul is currently looking for more partners to join in the mission to raise $1.5 million. Youth Football Organizations should contact Chris Thompson, Manager, Football Programs & Experiences, at 215-253-4900, ext. 181 or cthompson@philadelphiasoul.com and Non-Profit Organizations should contact Bob Capewell, Manager, Group Sales, at 215-253-4900, ext. 176 or bcapewell@philadelphiasoul.com.
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