ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Jersey Auction Helps Boys & Girls Clubs

Published on February 11, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The third annual Idaho Steelheads jersey auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County raised over $9,000 in just two nights.

The players wore jerseys that were specifically designed for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County Auction for two games on January 31st and February 1st. Fans bid on their favorite player's "old time" gameworn jerseys at bidding tables at the two games. The winning bidder was awarded his/her autographed jersey following the February 1st game.

"I am continually amazed at the Idaho Steelhead's leadership and commitment to giving back to the community," said Mark Kuhnhausen, Chief Professional Officer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County. "It is an inspiration for young people at the Club to know the Steelhead's care about them and their future."

John Cunningham, vice president of operations for the Idaho Steelheads said, "The Steelheads are committed to helping youth succeed in life and the Boys and Girls Clubs are doing just that. We are proud to support such an honorable organization, and we thank our fans for giving back to the community, especially in these tough economic times."

In the three years the Steelheads have run the auction, nearly $20,000 dollars has been raised.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County was established in 1997 after community leaders started looking for solutions to their high juvenile crime rate. The Club helps young people find positive alternatives to negative influences, especially during the critical after-school and summer periods. The facility provides daily programs and services to over 1700 youth annually.

Activities are offered in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts, and sports fitness. Since the Club opened, the Garden City juvenile crime rate has decreased by 29%. Annual memberships are $10 a year, yet no child is turned away for lack of the fee. Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County will open a new Club in Meridian in March. This is the second Clubhouse in the county.

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