Lourdes Presents The Face Off Against Cancer April 5th

Published on March 27, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release


BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators and the American Cancer Society join forces for the third annual Face Off Against Cancer, presented by Lourdes, on Saturday, April 5 when the Binghamton Senators take on the Springfield Falcons at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.

As the proud sponsor of this year's event, Lourdes will have the Mission in Motion Mammography vehicle on display at the Arena throughout the night. For over 50 years, Lourdes has been the leader in cancer care.

For this year's event, the Binghamton Senators will wear Binghamton Mets-themed jerseys during their game against the Falcons. All game-worn and game-issued jerseys will be auctioned off during a live auction immediately after the game, with all proceeds from the jersey auction benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Binghamton Senators' captain Denis Hamel and assistant captain Matt Carkner teamed with the American Cancer Society on a raffle to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Hamel and Carkner have both seen family members affected by cancer.

The raffle began with only 500 tickets at $50 each, with a grand prize of up to $10,000. Secondary prizes include one skybox night at a 2008-09 Binghamton Senators game and two tickets to an Ottawa Senators 2008-09 home game. A limited amount of raffle tickets remain. The drawing will be held during the game on April 5th. For complete details of Hamel and Carkner's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raffle, please click here or visit www.binghamtonsenators.com. If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please contact Christa Reese at the Binghamton Senators office: (607) 722-7367.

Other festivities taking place during the Face Off Against Cancer include a survivor's lap, which will be held during the first intermission. The house lights will be shut off during the survivor's lap and all survivors will carry glow sticks. Glow sticks will be available on the main concourse to all fans with a $1 donation to the American Cancer Society.

Agencies participating in this year's Face Off Against Cancer include the American Cancer Society and various Relay For Life teams, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Tracy's Hope and the Michael E. Connolly Lung Cancer Endowment. These participating agencies will be fundraising throughout the night while raising awareness about cancer.

The night will conclude with an open skate for one hour following the B-Sens game against the Falcons. Fans must bring their own skates and only people with skates will be allowed to access the ice.

To be a part of this special night purchase your tickets at the following locations: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office, Binghamton Senators executive office, third floor of the Arena (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on game days until the end of the second period.), www.binghamtonsenators.com or by calling (607) 722-7272

2008-09 full-season, half-season tickets and coupon books are on sale now. Contact the Binghamton Senators' executive office at (607) 722-SENS for information on ticket packages.

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