AHL Peoria Rivermen

"Tip-A-Riv" Dinner Raises $5,478 for Children's Hospital

Published on March 6, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


PEORIA, Ill. (March 6, 2009) - A new tradition was started on Monday when the Peoria Rivemen players transformed into the wait staff for fans and raised $5,478.43 for the Children's Hospital of Illinois. The event took place at Gracie's Chicago Style Grill in Washington, Ill.

The total donation was generated from the cost of food and drink, along with tips and funds from both silent and live auctions. A check presentation to the Children's Hospital of Illinois will take place in an on-ice ceremony on Friday, March 27.

"This was a terrific event in every possible way," said Rivermen COO Josh Morin. "A great time was had by not only the fans but by the players as well and we are so proud of all the money that this event generated for the Children's Hospital."

Each year, Children's Hospital of Illinois has over 5,000 admissions; 2,000 newborn deliveries, and 16,000 emergency department visits. It is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the only full service tertiary hospital for children in central Illinois. More information is available at www.childrenshospitalofill.org.

The Rivermen are at home to take on the Chicago Wolves tonight at 7:00 p.m. It is Rivermen Hall of Fame Night as Don Granato and Joe Rybar are inducted as well as WWE Legends Night with an appearance from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Koko B. Ware and Jerry "The King" Lawler. Tickets are available at the Peoria Civic Center box office, by calling (309) 673-3200 or online at www.rivermen.net/tickets.

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