Sea Wolves Announce 2nd Annual "Faceoff Against Kids Cancer"
Published on November 6, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, Miss. â The Mississippi Sea Wolves Hockey Organization will host its 2nd Annual "Faceoff Against Kids Cancer" benefiting Caps For Kids and Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of the Gulf Coast on Saturday, January 17, 2004, when they take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots.
"We are extremely proud to host this very unique benefit," said Bo McMurphy, Sea Wolves President. "The program includes several parties culminating in a post game jersey auction, but the most rewarding aspect is the way it genuinely touches the lives of the children, their families and the players."
Caps For Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing headwear signed by athletes, entertainers and other notable personalities to children with cancer who lose their hair from chemotherapy. Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of the Gulf Coast is a support group dedicated to the financial, emotional, and educational support of families of children with cancer.
Debbie Dahl, Director of Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of the Gulf Coast expressed her sincerest appreciation to the Mississippi Sea Wolves for their invaluable contribution of "caring enough to make a difference in the lives of our special children with cancer. As was evident last year, the partnership between players and children created a lifelong bond. The Sea Wolves gifts of generosity, time and support help us as we serve the families of Candlelighters. Once again we are proud to join in this winning partnership with this great team."
"Faceoff Against Kids Cancer" has proven to be much more than a hockey fundraiser. There are 21 children that will be matched with their own Sea Wolves hockey player for a significant portion of the season. The first event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Grand Casino Biloxi Arcade.
According to Lauren Clement, Caps For Kids Director of Operations, last year's initiatives not only raised a significant amount of money for both organizations it also allowed 21 children diagnosed with cancer an opportunity to become intimately involved with their local team heroes.
An autographed commemorative jersey auction / postgame party hosted at the Beau Rivage from 7:30-9:30 p.m. follow the game on January 17. The entire team will be present accompanied by their special children.
Sponsors for these special events consist of Grand Casino, Beau Rivage and to Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Gulfport.
The Sea Wolves get back into action with two home games this weekend. Tomorrow at 7:35 p.m., Mississippi hosts Louisiana at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Promotions include 2-for-1 military, courtesy of Keesler Federal Credit Union. The first 2,000 fans receive thundersticks, sponsored by Roy Anderson Contractors and its also Church Night, with discounted group tickets available by calling 228-275-WOLF.
On Sunday, Mississippi welcomes the Fresno (California) Falcons at 4:05 p.m. at the Wolves Den, for the first-ever meeting between the teams. The promotion for the game consists of the "Party Four-Pack", featuring four tickets, four hotdogs and four soft drinks starting at $44.
Individual game tickets are on sale at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office, by calling TicketMaster at 228-594-3707, or by ordering online at www.msseawolves.com.
Season seat packages, flex plans and discounted group tickets are available by calling 228-275-WOLF.
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