ECHL Reading Royals

Royals Select Berks County Community Foundation To Administer Royals Charities

Published on January 31, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


READING, PA - The Reading Royals of the ECHL today announced that the organization has selected Berks County Community Foundation to administer its charitable giving program on behalf of Royals Charities. The program will make grants throughout the region to charitable organizations, particularly those that serve disadvantaged or underprivileged youth.

"We're delighted that the Reading Royals selected the Community Foundation to manage the team's charitable fund," said Kevin K. Murphy, foundation president. "The team is known for the active role it takes in raising money to support causes that are important in our community."

During the 2005-2006 season, the Royals raised and donated more than $85,000 in funds, tickets, merchandise and memorabilia to local and national nonprofit organizations. The team's charitable activities include jersey auctions, such as the upcoming "Pink in the Rink" jersey auction to benefit local breast cancer groups.

The team also hosts an annual Battle of the Badges match, which raises money for a scholarship fund for the children of Reading's police officers and firefighters. The Community Foundation manages that fund as well.

"We are fortunate to a have an active, loyal fan base that really comes through in support of this community," said Gordon Kaye, general manager of the Reading Royals. "We see their generosity every time we hold a charity event or ask them to help a local cause. We're looking forward to working with the Community Foundation to ensure that the money we raise is used to support those causes, particularly those that benefit underprivileged children."

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Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that serves as a civic leader for our region by developing, managing and distributing funds to meet existing and emerging community needs. The foundation currently manages $47 million in charitable assets, which provide more than $2.3 million in grants and scholarships annually for the region. For more information, log on to www.bccf.org or call 610.685.2223.

The Royals return to action on Friday night (February 1, 2008) (7:05 pm) when the team takes on the Johnstown Chiefs and the organization hosts "Pink In The Rink." The first 5000 fans that night will receive a pink bracelet signifying support in the continuing effort to find a cure for breast cancer. The evening's festivities will include the team wearing special pink jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game with the net proceeds going to help Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The game night broadcast on Friday will begin at 6:35 pm with the pre-game warm-up show presented by The Works at Wyomissing on ESPN Radio 1240 am in Ephrata and on the Royals' website, www.royalshockey.com. Streaming video is available on a pay per view basis through the B2 Networks.

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