Springfield Falcons Holding Autism Awareness Night March 8
March 4, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons are partnering with Autism Speaks to hold an Autism Awareness night at the MassMutual Center on Sunday, March 8 when the team hosts the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 3 p.m.
Autism Speaks will have a table on the concourse where fans can learn more about autism. The team will also play an informative in-game video with facts and information on autism.
Autism Speaks guests will have a special section at the game and are eligible for a $13 ticket by contacting the Falcons at 413-739-GOAL (4625). There will also be access to a quiet area at the MassMutual Center.
Fans are encouraged to support Autism Awareness night at the Falcons by wearing blue to the game.
Also on March 8, the Springfield Falcons will be holding a team poster giveaway and post-game autograph session along with the final Friendly's Sundae Post-Game Skate of the season.
Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $525 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.
Springfield Falcons ticket packages are on sale now. To reserve your seats, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all the latest Falcons information and updates, follow the back-to-back Northeast Division Champions at www.falconsahl.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/falconsahl and on Twitter ( @TheFalconsAHL ) using #SPRFalcons!
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