NLL Rochester Knighthawks

Knighthawks to Hold Third Annual 'Labatt Tip-A-Knighthawk' Event

February 12, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Rochester Knighthawks News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse team will hold their Third Annual "Labatt Tip-A-Knighthawk" charity event on Tuesday, March 10th to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association. The event is scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bugaboo Creek Steak House at 935 Jefferson Road in Henrietta.

Rochester Knighthawks players will raise money for CURE Childhood Cancer Association. Bugaboo's mascot, Moxie the Moose, Rochester Americans mascot, The Moose, and the Amerks and Knighthawks mascot, R. Thunder, will also be on-hand. Further, the festivities include a raffle featuring donations from local businesses and jerseys from the Amerks, Knighthawks, Toronto Rock, and other teams in the National Lacrosse League and American Hockey League.

Fans can also challenge Knighthawks John Grant and Joe Walters to games on the Wii video game system for a minimal donation to CURE.

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 event in March is the second of two fundraising initiatives this season between the Knighthawks and CURE Childhood Cancer Association. The Knighthawks raised $1,764 on January 31st in their Jersey Auction. The silent auction, which was part of Hall of Fame Night, featured six 1997 replica jerseys. Fairport native and Hall of Fame inductee Tim Soudan raised the most money as his jersey went for $426.

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