Texas Tornado Assist In Tsunami Relief
Published on January 7, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Texas Tornado News Release
Frisco, Texas (January 7, 2005) â In response to one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, the National Champion Texas Tornado Hockey team is teaming up with Salvation Army, which has launched the largest relief and reconstruction program in its 135-year history as an international movement. The Texas Tornado is planning a post-game auction on Friday, January 14th of game-used sticks of each player. All the proceeds generated from the auction will be donated to Salvation Army and their Tsunami relief efforts. Salvation Army units were among the first responders following the devastating tsunami all across South Asia where the Army operates 869 centers, 126 schools and 27 hospitals and clinics, operated by 3,562 officers, cadets and employees.
Each player from the Texas Tornado will donate a game-used, non-broken stick that will be auctioned following the January 14th home game vs. the Springfield Spirit at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco. Face-off time is 7:30pm. Anticipated auction time will be 9:45pm. Players will be present following the auction to autograph the stick. Opening bids for the sticks will start at $100. In addition to relieving immediate distress, The Salvation Army is moving into phase two â helping to rebuild property damaged by the disaster, and providing spiritual comfort, pastoral support and professional psychological counseling where appropriate. TSA has been in the disaster relief business for more than 100 years and 100% of every donation goes directly to support emergency disaster relief. It is important to emphasize monetary donations as the fastest and most efficient way of getting relief to victims, allowing TSA to support local merchants and revitalize the devastated communities and economies. Donations may be given by phone at 1-800-SALARMY, or online at 1800salarmy.org.
The Texas Tornado Junior A Hockey team is located out of Frisco, Texas. Comprised of some of the best players ages 16-20, the Texas Tornado is a proud member of the 19-team North American Hockey League. Last season, the Texas Tornado won the 2004 USA Junior A National Championship. The Texas Tornado mission is to build a community supported Junior A hockey franchise that is exciting, accessible and competitive. The focus is directed on building a sports entertainment value that creates excellence on the ice and in the community. The Texas Tornado is committed to partnering with the community to provide support for various groups and organizations. The programs address a variety of issues and help to encourage partnerships to further enhance the growth of the community.
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