Road Warriors Raise over $15,000 from Pink in the Rink
February 28, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC: The Greenville Road Warriors announced that over $15,000 was raised as a result of the Pink in the Rink Jersey Auction. The net proceeds will be donated to the Mary Kay Foundation.
The third annual Pink in the Rink Night, held on Sunday, February 24th versus the South Carolina Stingrays, featured special pink uniforms which were auctioned off following the game, pink lines on the ice in place of the normal red lines & faceoff circles and pink spotlights throughout the game. Holli Lowe, sales director for Mary Kay, dropped the ceremonial first puck to begin the game.
"This was a great day and the Road Warriors are proud to help make a difference and support women who are battling cancer or are victims of domestic abuse," said Road Warriors Executive Vice President and General Manager, Chris Lewis. "It is awe inspiring to see how much passion and generosity is put forth by our fans and the Greenville community in supporting such worthy and important causes and we are delighted to be a part of that support."
The night also featured a silent auction on the concourse benefiting the Mary Kay Foundation and Mary Kay had an information center on the concourse to raise awareness about women's breast cancer and domestic abuse. In addition, the Mary Kay Foundation donated shirts for the t-shirt toss from the Mary Kay cars driven around the ice during the first intermission.
The Road Warriors begin a three game series against the Elmira Jackals on Friday in the Century BMW Rink at the BI-LO Center. Hockey Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m. with FREE FOOD, DISCOUNTED DRINKS AND ENTERTAINMENT presented by Rock101, ABC Party Rentals, Zirkelbach Construction and Emory Electric. Also on Friday, the first 1,500 fans receive a blue baseball cap presented by Rock 101 and Fox Carolina. FRIDAY'S RED LEVEL TICKETS ARE DISCOUNTED TO $10 WITH $2 DONATED TO STOP HUNGER NOW. Tickets can be purchased by visiting greenvilleroadwarriors.com!
Season Tickets for the 2013-2014 season are available now! The Road Warriors have added the benefit of including 2014 first round playoff tickets with all full and half season packages! Full season packages begin as low as $290 and half season packages start at $180! Ticket plans can be purchased by calling a Road Warriors Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK (7825) or by visiting greenvilleroadwarriors.com!
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