Rivermen Head Coach Jason Christie To Appear on St. Jude's Telethon; Parking Pass Offered
July 31, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
PEORIA, IL (July 31, 2003) â Director of Community Relations Wendy Miller of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that Rivermen Head Coach Jason Christie will appear on the 26th annual St. Jude Telethon this Saturday, August 2 on WEEK-TV 25. It will be the fourth consecutive year Christie has supported the St. Jude Children's Research Midwest Affiliate in this way.
Christie will help man the phone bank from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., answering calls to take donation pledges from area supporters.
"Over my entire career, I've always held charitable work close to my heart," Christie said. "Since arriving in Peoria, the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate and its yearly telethon has been a special opportunity to support such life-saving, critical work. I look forward to everyone's phone calls on Saturday night."
The St. Jude Midwest Affiliate has been located in Peoria since 1972 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Since the Midwest Affiliate's opening, more than 800 patients have received care. There are four domestic Affiliates in operation for St. Jude, which is based in Memphis, Tenn.
The Midwest Affiliate's operating costs, which are approximately $834,100 per year, are primarily covered by public contributions. Eighty-six (86) cents out of every dollar received goes directly to funding medical care for Midwest Affiliate patients and medical research. Research findings at St. Jude are freely shared with doctors and scientists all over the word.
The Peoria Rivermen are a member of the ECHL â America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Rivermen will commence their eighth season in the 31-team league on October 17, 2003, when they face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones on the road. The Rivermen Home Opener is Saturday, October 18, 2003 against the archrival Toledo Storm. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. The Rivermen will host the 2004 ECHL All-Star Game on January 21. Season ticket packages for the 2003-2004 season are available by calling the Rivermen at 309.676.1040.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RIVERMEN ANNOUNCE PARKING PASS OFFER FOR 2003-2004 SEASON
Full season ticket holders will have the opportunity for a $32 savings over individual game parking prices
Fans may contact the Rivermen office to purchase a parking pass for $158, which includes All-Star events
PEORIA, IL (July 31, 2003) â Director of Ticket Sales Josh Morin of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that the team, in conjunction with the Peoria Civic Center, will offer a season-long parking pass to season ticket holders for $158.
The pass, which includes parking for the 2004 Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition, provides season ticket holders with a savings of $32 off individual game parking prices ($5 per event).
To purchase a season-long parking pass or for more information, contact the Rivermen Ticket Sales Department by calling 309.676.1040 x106 or 107.
The Peoria Rivermen are a member of the ECHL â America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Rivermen will commence their eighth season in the 31-team league on October 17, 2003, when they face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones on the road. The Rivermen Home Opener is Saturday, October 18, 2003 against the archrival Toledo Storm. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. The Rivermen will host the 2004 ECHL All-Star Game on January 21. Season ticket packages for the 2003-2004 season are available by calling the Rivermen at 309.676.1040.
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