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Kickers Host Fifth Annual Jamie Hess Benefit

June 4, 2007 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - (Monday, June 4, 2007) - The Richmond Kickers are pleased to team up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in the support of the fight against cancer. Join us for Anthem Night Saturday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium when the Kickers host the Harrisburg City Islanders. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jamie Hess Cancer Research Fund at VCU's Massey Cancer Center. Avoid lines at the gate and order tickets in advance ($12/adults, $7/youth ages 3-17) via RichmondKickers.com.

"The Richmond Kickers welcome the support of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the fourth consecutive year," comments Richmond Kickers Vice President, Sales & Marketing Kevin Goolsby. "When community leaders work in concert, we increase awareness and knowledge, which is half the battle. We invite the public to join us for Anthem Night as we battle our toughest opponent - cancer."

Established in honor of Jamie Hess, a ten-year old soccer fan who lost his battle with leukemia in 2002, the Jamie Hess Cancer Research Fund was established to help seed new research projects in the area of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation. If you would like to make a direct contribution to the fund, donations will be accepted at the game or make checks payable to Massey Cancer Center with a notation on the memo line "Anthem Night/Jamie Hess Fund." These can be mailed to: Massey Cancer Center c/o Kelly Canfield PO Box 980214 - 117 S. 14th Street, Suite 310 Richmond, VA 23298-0214.

First Annual Anthem Quest for the Cure

In addition, Anthem and the Kickers have partnered with Connor's Heroes Foundation to present the First Annual Anthem Quest for the Cure, to be followed by Anthem Night at the Kickers game on June 30th.

Over 100 teams equipped by Ravenchase with treasure maps, clues and cool Goonie-esque gadgets will race through Carytown to be the first to solve the secrets of the Anthem Quest for the Cure. Racing against other teams and the clock, "Corporate", "Adult" and "Family" teams will solve riddles, encounter planted actors, and use gadgets and guts to outwit their adversaries to win fabulously tacky prizes.

The Quest will begin and end at the University of Richmond Stadium where the Richmond Kickers will host the Harrisburg City Islanders at Anthem Night. In addition to the game, there will be a Kid Zone, music, a Memory/Honor Wall, a half-time Juggle-A-Thon, a raffle and other activities.

Teams can register at the Ravenchase website at www.RavenChase.com.

The Quest for the Cure will benefit numerous nonprofit organizations assisting children with cancer and their families. When teams register for the event, they will be able to choose the nonprofit that will receive the proceeds from their registration.

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