ECHL Charlotte Checkers

Thank You For a Great Season

Published on April 22, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release


With your help, the Checkers made the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. In addition, with all of your support of our community endeavors, the Checkers three year fundraising total has reached over 1.1 million dollars. We are so proud of the loyalty and generosity of our fans and partners and look forward to not only another great season of hockey, but to expanding our community footprint in 2009-10. We look forward to seeing you all again in October. In the meantime, if you have a question, concern, comment or just want to talk hockey with one of the Checkers staff members, please give us a call, we would love to hear from you!

CHECKERS RAISE OVER $1.1 MILLION IN THREE SEASONS

The Checkers ended their playoff run this past Sunday ending a solid season on the ice. But off the ice, the club generated yet another excellent fundraising total for the 2008-09 campaign.

During the previous two seasons, the team was able to donate a total of just over $840,000.

Some of the special nights at Time Warner Cable Arena this year included Race Night which was held on Jan. 24th against the South Carolina Stingrays. Proceeds from the event, totaling $11,000, were given to Speedway Children Charities and then distributed to Victory Junction Gang Camp, Hendrick Marrow Program and B.R.A.K.E.S.

On Sunday, Feb. 8th, the team held the 3rd Annual Pink in the Rink. The game benefited the American Cancer Society, Carolina Breast Friends and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Charlotte Affiliate. The team was able to exceed expectations for this yearly game generating $22,000 for the aforementioned organizations.

On Sunday, March 8th the team put on the 4th Annual Salute to Heroes game. The Charlotte Fire Department, Mecklenburg EMS Agency, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office joined forces to help raise funds for families from each organization. The night also benefited the Hometown Heroes Foundation and many other Heroes related charities. After the festivities were over, $20,000 was given back to the very important cause.

On Sunday, March 22nd, the Checkers rolled out the red carpet for Ellie Potvin, a seven year old girl battling a rare childhood cancer called Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma. The Checkers teamed up with Ellie and her family to raise funds to help ease their financial burden and to allow them to provide the best medical treatments available. Donations for the event came in at just over $10,000 but more importantly placed a smile on a beautiful young girl's face.

On March 23rd, the Checkers held the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. The event raised over $9,000 for Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital and CheckMate Charities.

"Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital is so fortunate to have a dedicated and compassionate partner in the Charlotte Checkers. Without them, cherished programs like Arts for Life would not be available to make the hospitalization experience a little easier on our patients," remarked Nora King, nurse manager, Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital

Breakdown of amount raised:

Ticket Fundraisers $44,986

Hemby Cup $58,500

"Race Night" $11,000

"Pink in the Rink" $22,000

"Go Red for Women" 10,500

"Go Mean and Green" 10,000

"Salute to Heroes" $20,000

Youth Hockey Program $20,000

Habitat for Humanity $65,000

Ellie Potvin Fundraiser $10,000

Tickets and Memorabilia $34,228

Golf Tournament benefiting Hemby Children's Hospital $9,000

Total raised for season: $315,214

2009-2010 Full Season Tickets

The Checkers have dropped prices on 90% of the seats in the lower bowl. Payment plans are also available for the first time for as low as $30 / month for a full season plan. The Checkers offer unlimited ticket exchange, meaning no ticket goes unused. If you miss a game, you can bring guests with you next time. Season Ticket Holders also have their own exclusive entrance, discounted parking and a personal account representative throughout the season. Click Here for more information or contact the Checkers at 704-342-4ICE.

Thank You Corporate Partners

The Checkers Corporate Partnerships Department would like to extend a special thanks to all of our corporate partners who help make our giveaway nights, in-game promotions, community events, special offers and exciting game-day atmosphere possible. The Checkers have created a game-day environment unlike any other in the ECHL and we are in debt to Charlotte's corporate citizens for their resources, ideas, generosity and participation to ensure that environment continues.

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