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Storm to Hold "Jersey Off Their Back" Fundraiser; Hot Harley Nights Parade to Cause Detour to Arena

July 7, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


The Sioux Falls Storm of United Indoor Football (UIF) is proud to announce the detaisl of the Second Annual "Jersey Off Their Back" Fundraiser. The event will take place at the game on Saturday, July 8. Doors open to the Arena at 6:00 PM where fans can purchase raffle tickets at $5 per ticket or $10 for three tickets. These raffle tickets will put them in a drawing for Storm jerseys that players will wear for Saturday Night's game. The drawing will take place immediately following the game on the field where fans may claim their jersey.

Along with the raffle, there will be a silent auction for six player jerseys. Silent Auctions will take place for the jerseys of Adam Hicks, Nate Fluit, John Semchenko, Shannon Poppinga, Mark Blackburn and Terrance Bryant. Bids for the silent auction will be accepted at the Sprint Fan Zone at the Arena starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday night. All funds raised will benefit Annie Johnson. Johnson is a 24-year old Sioux Falls woman who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.

Due to the Hot Harley Nights parade through Sioux Falls, the Arena will not be accessible via Russell Street from about 6:15-7:15 on Saturday night. Fans are encouraged to get to the game from Interstate 29 by using the Madison Street exit and proceeding to turn left onto West Avenue. Fans coming from the south side of Sioux Falls can use Western Avenue, Kiwanis Avenue, or West Avenue.

Sioux Falls will be at the Arena for the regular season finale on Saturday, July 8. The Evansville Bluecats will visit "The Storm Shelter" and will look for a win as they are in the thick of the playoff hunt. It is Fan Appreciation Night, and the first 1,000 fans will receive Lightning Bolt Hats. The game is sponsored by Thoms Company Commercial/Investment Real Estate. Individual game tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet. They can also be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.



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