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River Raiders to Participate in Catherine\'s Comfort Walk

February 19, 2004 - United States Basketball League (USBL)
Cedar Rapids River Raiders News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA (February 19, 2004) This Saturday February 21 the River Raiders will be participating in Catherine's Comfort Walk benefiting the Catherine McAuley Center presented by Panera Bread of Cedar Rapids at Westdale Mall. The River Raiders General Manager, Assistant Coach and Raiderettes will be in attendance for the event. Season ticket information and 2004 schedules for the upcoming season will be available.

Proceeds from the Catherine's Comfort Walk will benefit the Catherine McAuley Center, its programs and its mission of "promoting the well-being and dignity of individuals in need by providing basic education for adults and a transitional housing program for women." The Adult Basic Education Program serves both men and women. By providing free instruction on and off-site to adults needing assistance to learn English as a second language, they improve basic math and reading skills, prepare for the citizenship examination or study for the GED. The majority of the students are immigrants or refugees.

The Transitional Housing Program serves unaccompanied women, age 18 years or older, providing them with safe housing and staff support as they learn to set goals and address the problems that led to their homelessness. Many of these women suffer from substance abuse, mental health issues and require counseling or additional support services. Catherine served the needy in Ireland in the early half of the 19th century by providing educational opportunities and a refuge for distressed women. They continue to carry out her mission at the Center that bears her name.

The River Raiders will start its inaugural 30 game regular season (15 home games) on Friday April 16, 2004 at 7:15 vs. the Oklahoma Storm at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Cedar Rapids. Single game tickets will go on sale March 1, 2004 at the U.S. Cellular Center Box office. The River Raiders are an expansion franchise of the 19 year-old United States Basketball League. Season tickets are on sale now! For more information call 319-373-2683 or visit our website at www.crriverraiders.com.



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