Stars Support MDA with Guns & Hoses
December 19, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Stars will be giving the "jerseys off their backs" to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Special authentic jerseys will be worn for this one-time event - a game versus the Quad City Flames on January 12 at 7:07 PM.
There will be a live auction after the game where the players' jerseys will be auctioned off to the most generous bidder. The winning bidders will get to have their jerseys autographed and their pictures taken with the player after the game. Autographed photos of the players' and other hockey items will also be available in the silent auction. The team and buyers will be helping nearly 500 Central Iowans who are living with neuromuscular disease.
"We are very excited to be working with the Iowa Stars on this wonderful event. We're proud that they are giving back to the community. The jersey auction is a great way to bring awareness of MDA to the public," said MDA Health Care Service Coordinator Mackenzie Herrick.
Prior to the Stars game versus Quad City, Wells Fargo Arena will host the Third Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey game that features firefighters and law enforcement officers from around the state in a head to head matchup. The Guns N Hoses game is set to begin at 3:45 PM on January 12, proceeds from this game will benefit the MDA as well.
The cost is $15 per ticket and includes a hot dog, chips, a drink and entry to the Iowa Stars game at 7:07 PM. Ticket order forms are available at www.iaff-local4.org or at Alien Hockey in West Des Moines.
Additional events that night include a raffle for various prizes including Dallas Stars memorabilia, tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency dedicated to finding a cure for muscle wasting diseases such as ALS. MDA provides services such as clinics, flu shots, support groups, summer camp, research, and equipment for patients in Central Iowa.
STARS INFO: Teddy Bear Toss - bring a stuffed animal to the game. After the Stars score their first goal toss the animals onto the ice. All stuffed animals will be donated to the Des Moines Fire and Police Departments to give to children in their time of need.
Happy Hour - Join Iowa Stars fans in the Principal River's Edge Restaurant from 5:30 to 6:30 before every weekday home game! Enjoy $3.50 16 oz. bottles of Bud Light and $3.50 12 oz. bottles of Corona.
Watch the Iowa Stars Live on Mediacom Connections Channel 22 - Friday, December 28 beginning at 7:00 PM.
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