"Stealing for Healing" to benefit Crusader Clinic
Published on February 8, 2005 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Rockford, IL- The Rockford Lightning and TDS Metrocom have announced that they will team up to help a worthy cause with "Stealing for Healing." Anytime a Lightning player nabs a steal, TDS Metrocom will donate $10 to Crusader Clinic of Rockford from now until the end of the year. Crusader Clinic is a not-for-profit community health center that provides access to primary health care to those on limited incomes including those without health insurance.
TDS Metrocom has been providing local phone and high-speed Internet services to the Rockford community since 2001 and will continue to support local, non-profit organizations such as the Crusader Clinic.
"It's great to have this partnership with TDS Metrocom to help benefit Crusader Clinic and we are confident the Rockford Lightning players respond so that we can raise money for our cause," says Crusader Clinic's Vice President Development Linda Niemiec
At the end of the season, a check will be presented to Crusader Clinic for the total amount donated from steals. The Lightning and TDS Metrocom hope to raise money through "Stealing for Healing", as the Lightning average nearly 11 steals per contest this year. The tally will begin at the home game against Dakota on February 10.
Come watch the "Stealing for Healing" campaign begin on Thursday, December 10 at 7:05 p.m. as the Lightning host the Western Conference leading Dakota Wizards. All kids 12 and under with a paid adult will be half-price, and there will be a post-game party at J-Bears Place, located one block south of the MetroCentre.
Saturday, February 12 at 1:05 p.m., the Lightning and the Sioux Falls Skyforce do battle at the MetroCentre. The first 1,000 fans receive a rally towel courtesy of Axberg Heating, UPN, WTVO-17, and Q98.5. Enjoy an exciting halftime show with America's Best Frisbee Dogs, the "Just 4 Kix" Dance Team and the Elite Defense Team performing.
The week culminates on Sunday, February 13 as the Bolts host the Yakima Sun Kings at 3:05 p.m. Be one of the first 1,000 fans and receive a Rockford Lightning hat courtesy of Union Savings Bank, WIFR-23 and B103. The world famous Amazing Christopher and the Rockford Chariots wheelchair basketball team will be the halftime acts of Sunday's game. To order your tickets, call the MetroCentre box office at 815-968-5222.
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