Steelheads become stars for MDA
Published on January 15, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads will kick off the Pepsi "Future Stars" Jersey Auction benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) this weekend at Qwest Arena. As the Steelheads begin a two-game set against the Alaska Aces Friday, the players will look like the team's National Hockey League affiliate Dallas Stars as they take to the ice wearing replica jerseys. Alaska players will don their NHL affiliate St. Louis Blues jerseys.
Dallas is doing its part to bring an NHL atmosphere to Steelheads fans by providing the Stars' game day music, videos and goal horn. Additionally, Steelheads players will be introduced as Dallas Stars.
Fans will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite players' jerseys, which will start at $200 and can be bought outright for $1,500. The two teams will wear the jerseys again in Alaska in early February to allow the Aces the opportunity to auction their jerseys for charity. The players will pose for a photo with the winning fans after this Saturday's game; however, they won't receive the jerseys until the team's return from Alaska.
This auction marks the sixth year the Steelheads and Pepsi have teamed up for the MDA. In five years, the auction has raised $52,465.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Idaho serves over 450 adults and children with neuromuscular diseases including ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). MDA works in this community to combat 43 neuromuscular diseases through basic and applied scientific investigation, local comprehensive programs of medical services and clinical care the Idaho Elks Center, a local children's summer camp in McCall, and widespread professional and public health education. As MDA does not receive any government or United Way funding, these critical services are financed through a variety of fundraising events attended by private and corporate donors. All funds raised in Idaho, stays in Idaho to serve families living with neuromuscular disease right here in your community.
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