ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears to Take Part in Heart Walk at UCF

Published on September 3, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Iowa Wild and Toronto Marlies, announced today that Head Coach Vince Williams, Assistant Coach Brad Tapper, Shades, and the Solar Bears Dance Team will participate in the 2013 Heart Walk at UCF on Saturday, September 7.

Festivities will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, at the University of Central Florida Memorial Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816. The Heart Walk begins at 8:00 a.m.

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"We are proud to serve on the Heart's Board of Directors and looking forward to having our staff and coaches join with our fans and 18,000 others to walk for a great cause on September 7th," said Solar Bears CEO and Managing Partner Jason Siegel. "Congratulations go out from our organization to Luanne Lumpkins at the Heart Association, Marlin Hutchens with Walgreens, and their collective teams for putting together such a tremendous event."

Last year, through donations made by Solar Bears ownership, fans and with the assistance of Levy Restaurants, the Solar Bears collectively raised and donated more than $300,000 to the Central Florida Community. The donations were made to over 200 local charities, schools and churches. Solar Bears players and their mascot, dance team and staff made over 100 appearances in the community throughout the year.

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