Knighthawks Raise Over $1,700 In Jersey Auction
February 3, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks raised $1,764 Saturday night in their Jersey Auction to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association. The silent auction, which was part of Hall of Fame Night, featured six 1997 replica jerseys.
Fairport native of Hall of Fame inductee Tom Soudan raised the most money as his jersey went for $426. The other jerseys were of Knighthawks John Grant and Gary Gait, past Knighthawk and current Head Coach Paul Gait, and inductees Paul Day and Duane Jacobs.
The mission of CURE Childhood Cancer Association is to improve the lives of families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders by providing emotional, educational and financial assistance.
The Knighthawks will hold two more events for CURE, including a fundraiser at the Saturday, February 21st game and the annual "Tip-A-Knighthawk" event at Bugaboo Creek (935 Jefferson Road) in early March.
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