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Minnesota Swarm To Hold Benefit For Red Cross Tsunami Relief Efforts at Home Opener

January 17, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The National Lacrosse League's (NLL) Minnesota Swarm announced today that the team will hold a "Swarm Turf Toss" to help raise money to benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Efforts in conjunction with the club's home opener against the Buffalo Bandits on Friday, January 21 at 7:30 PM at Xcel Energy Center.

Fans can make a donation by purchasing a ball to participate in the "Swarm Turf Toss" at the Red Cross Booths located at Section 103 on the main concourse, Section C9 on the St. Paul Club Level or from members of the Minnesota Swarm Performance Team. Fans can purchase one ball for $5.00 or three balls for $10.00. At the conclusion of the game, fans will be instructed to throw their numbered balls at targets located on the Xcel Energy Center turf. All proceeds from the "Swarm Turf Toss" and a portion of the proceeds from Friday's program sales and silent auction will also benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Efforts.

Participants whose "Swarm Turf Toss" balls land on targets will win one of the following prizes including:

· AAA PLUS Membership from AAA Minnesota/Iowa (2)
· Act II Popcorn Supply for One Year
· $500 Best Buy Gift Card
· Cass Clay Chocolate Milk and Ice Cream for One Year (52 certificates)
· Coke Fridge Packs for One Year (52 certificates)
· Cub Foods Gift Card
· Great Waters Restaurant Gift Packs
· Rapala Loaded Tackle Box
· Select Comfort Queen-size Prize Package
· $500 Shane Company Gift Card
· St. Paul Grill Gift Card
· Tickets to upcoming Xcel Energy Center events

The American Red Cross estimates that it will need to raise approximately $400 million to provide relief to those affected by the December 26 tsunami in Asia and Africa. Its two-phased plan calls for immediate emergency relief and long-term response over the months and years to come. The effort includes providing food for 2 million people, emergency relief supplies like tents, cooking supplies, and hygiene kits to over one million individuals, and vaccinations against disease for up to 22 million children.

How to Donate to the American Red Cross - Those wishing to help can:
• Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)
• Donate securely online by visiting http://www.redcross.org
• Mail contributions to the International Response Fund:
American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013

Minnesota Swarm single game tickets are on sale now at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at (651) 989-5151. For more information on becoming a Minnesota Swarm season ticket holder please call (888) MN-SWARM.



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