Stars to raise funds at Breast Cancer Awareness Night
October 17, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - In support of their friends and neighbors, the Iowa Stars, in partnership with the player's wives and girlfriends, and KCCI TV-8, announced a Pink Pucks campaign to benefit breast cancer research and awareness. Beginning October 21st at Wells Fargo Arena, a limited edition Iowa Stars Pink Puck will be available for $10. The special commemorative puck will be sold at the remaining three October home games with $5 from each puck sold going to the fight against Breast Cancer and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Des Moines Affiliate.
The special pucks features an Iowa Stars logo, a pink ribbon and the Komen Des Moines 15th Anniversary/ Race for the Cure logo. Stars player's wives and girlfriends as well as members of the Komen Foundation will sell the limited edition pucks on the concourse for all October homes games starting on October 21st. October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In addition to raise funds and awareness, the Stars will also donate a portion of specific ticket sales to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information on these special ticket packages, please contact the Stars at 515-23-STARS. Please see the attached PDF form for more information.
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