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Syracuse Crunch Players to Participate in Movember Mustache Challenge

Published on November 1, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Crunch and Upstate University Hospital are teaming up to present a Movember Mustache challenge to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer and other men's health issues.

Throughout the month of November, aka Movember, Syracuse Crunch players will be growing mustaches to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men's health issues. The Crunch website, Facebook and YouTube channel will chronicle the mustache growth throughout the month.

The Movember Mustache challenge is a fundraising initiative and best mustache competition among Syracuse Crunch players. The Crunch have been split into two teams and will compete to raise the most funds throughout the month of November. Joey Mormina will lead Mo's Bros against Eric Neilson's M&M's. At each home game during the month of Movember there will be a table that displays photos of each team. Fans should vote for the best mustache team by making a donation into that team's collection can. Fans can also make donations online at www.syracusecrunch.com. The team that has collected the most donations at the end of the month will be declared the winner. All donations will benefit the Upstate Cancer Center.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from of all tickets purchased for the November 29 game against the St. John's IceCaps using the code "stache" will benefit the Upstate Cancer Center. The first 2,000 fans in attendance on November 29 will receive a stick-on mustache courtesy of Upstate University Hospital. Tickets can be ordered by calling 315-473-4444 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Already known for its #1 cancer-fighting program, Upstate University Hospital is striking even harder at this formidable enemy by building the new Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse, New York. Opening in 2014, this five-story, LEED silver certified facility will be the only comprehensive outpatient resource for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders for both children and adults in a 17-county service area. The new Center will unify Upstate's cancer care services under one roof and feature support services and special amenities to address all aspects of patient and family-centered care...within a new comforting, hope-filled environment. For more information call 315-464-HOPE (4673) or visit www.upstate.edu/cancercenter.

The Crunch host the Rochester Americans on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Single and season tickets for 2013-14 can be purchased either in person at the Crunch Box Office located at the War Memorial on 800 South State Street in Syracuse, or by calling the office at (315) 473- 4444. For all the latest Crunch information and updates, fans can visit the team's official website at www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch and on Twitter (@SyracuseCrunch).

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