Tickets on Sale for "Hoops 4 Kids Fundraiser" on April 12th
February 21, 2013 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats Foundation is proud to announce that they will be holding a "Hoops 4 Kids" fundraising event on Friday, April 12th at 7pm at Water Street Dinner Theatre. The Mill Rats Foundation helps children, persons in need, sports teams, sports education & the betterment of the community.
The event has been scheduled around the National Basketball League of Canada's All Star Weekend to allow for All Star players and representatives to attend. The event kicks off at 7pm and features a silent auction and photo booth so make sure to rock a smile! Business casual attire is recommended.
The three course meal will be served after introductions from the Emcee,Will Njoku, former player for the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team and NBA draftee.
Single tickets are $75 and these include the choice of either lobster or prime rib. Guests will also be able to enjoy a couple of glasses of wine during the meal, courtesy of Constellation Brands Inc.
Thank you to Moosehead Breweries who will be donating $1 from all Moosehead draft products sold Friday evening during the event, to the Mill Rats Foundation.
Only 85 tickets will be sold. Tables of 10 and 12 are available as well as a few smaller tables but RSVP soon due to limited capacity. Guests are asked to provide details of whether they would like lobster or prime rib by Tuesday, April 9th.
Platinum tables are available and include:
-Signage at the event
-Framed photo of your table taken at the event with our professional photographer to show your community involvement
-Logo inclusion in event program
-1 Table at event (10 seats)
Apryll Stansfield, a member of the Mill Rats Foundation, says " The dinner will be a chance for members of the community to enjoy great wine, great food and to mingle with NBL Canada League All Stars and the the people behind the Saint John Mill Rats organization. Who can resist a fun networking opportunity when the money goes towards such a great community initiative -
A special thank you to Roy Billingsley, Chris Grannan, Water Street Dinner Theatre, Mark Ward from Constellation Brands Inc, Atlantica Centre for the Arts for providing design and artwork, and Printing Plus for providing printing services.
For more information, please contact millratsfoundation@gmail.com.
To purchase tickets, please call Wendy Needle at 1.506.653.7265.
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