Thunder to Hold Benefit Night for Wounded Soldier Jonathon Blank
January 28, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder and Thankful American Civilians (TAC), announced today that they will hold a benefit night for USMC Sgt. Jonathon Blank on Saturday, February 19 when the Thunder battles the Tulsa Oilers at INTRUST Bank Arena.
USMC Sgt. Jonathon Blank, 1st Marine Recon was hit with an IED on October 26 in Afghanistan when his team was fighting to take over a compound held by insurgents. Jonathon, a native of Augusta, Kansas lost both legs and sustained serious internal injuries. Jonathon will have many new challenges and added expenses to his life, including the need to purchase a new vehicle with a wheelchair lift as a means of transportation to gain his independence back, as well as many modifications to his house and simply adjusting to life.
The Wichita Thunder is teaming up with the local American Legions, American Legion Riders, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to sell out the game on February 19th & help Jonathon! Bring your small hand held U.S. flags and have the chance to win some great prizes. Come out and enjoy a night of Thunder Hockey and help support one of America's Heroes!
The Thunder will hold a ceremony prior to the opening face-off on this night, including a video, numerous Color Guards, a re-enactment of the flag raising at Mount Sarabachi on Iwo Jima and a ceremonial puck drop by Jonathan's family. Fans can get discount coupons for the event at numerous locations around Sedgwick County. A generous portion of the proceeds purchased with these coupons will go to Jonathon. To see the complete list of coupon locations (attached), visit the Thunder website at www.wichitathunder.com.
Prior to this game members of the Wichita Thunder Alumni will battle the Tulsa Oilers Alumni at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for this evening's events and the start time of the Thunder-Oilers game has been moved back to 7:35 p.m. For more information or to order season tickets, please call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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