AHL Providence Bruins

P-Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts jersey auction raises $10,000 for Hasbro Children's Hospital

Published on April 20, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


The Providence Bruins and Dunkin' Donuts raised $10,000 for Hasbro Children's Hospital through an online auction of the Bruins' warm-up jerseys. Providence Bruins Charities and Dunkin' Donuts presented a $10,000 check to Dr. Joe Amaral, president of Hasbro Children's Hospital at the Providence Bruins-Springfield Falcons game at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday, April 9.

"As an organization, our players have been very committed in giving of their time at the Hasbro Children's Hospital, a cause that is very important to our team, players and staff alike. This annual auction gave the Providence Bruins Charities and Dunkin' Donuts the chance to match that commitment," said Bruins Co-Owner and President Matt Poore. "This is the second year that we have held this auction to benefit the Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Providence Bruins Charities and Dunkin' Donuts are proud to be able to give $10,000 to the hospital."

"Dunkin' Donuts is very proud to partner with the Providence Bruins to benefit the kids at Hasbro Children's Hospital," said Bob Zweiner, Dunkin' Donuts franchisee. "Through the Dunkin' Donuts Community Partnership, it is our goal to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations throughout the market, and are confident the loyal Dunkin' Donuts and Providence Bruins fans will support us in helping Hasbro Children's Hospital."

Dunkin' Donuts, Inc. is the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world, providing its loyal customers with high quality coffee, donuts and other related baked goods since 1950. The company boasts over 3,500 locations in the United States, including more than 220 shops in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, and approximately 1,500 locations in 32 other countries around the world. Dunkin' Donuts, Inc. is based in Randolph, Mass., and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allied Domecq PLC.




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