Vince Papale Joins 'Philly Football Rocks' Program
September 21, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (September 21, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul add Philadelphia's sports legend, Vince Papale to the all-star caliber list of people involved with the "Philly Football Rocks" initiative. Papale joins Philadelphia's hottest sports athlete, Michael Vick, Kamal Gray from Philadelphia's Grammy Award-winning band, The Roots and recent addition of Philadelphia hockey star, James Van Riemsdyk.
The "Philly Football Rocks!" program allows non-profit and youth sports organizations to raise money while spreading goodwill and creating meaningful experiences and great exposure. The Soul have already signed up over 30 partners through this program.
"I am extremely honored to support the Soul in the FUN-raising effort," said Papale. "It is my hope that Volunteer Fire Companies and other non-profits, that impact us in so many positive ways, will be able to utilize this opportunity to raise funds for their programs."
Organizations that sign up for the program will receive: up to 55 percent of the revenue generated from ticket sales to Soul games, an autographed Fender electric guitar signed by Kamal Gray, Vince Papale, James Van Riemsdyk or Michael Vick (depending on the program selected); an autographed over-sized print from 1980 Super Bowl of Ron Jaworski; an autographed football and jersey signed by Jaworski and a Soul player or coach. A limited number of packages are available.
With a goal of 300 partners signed up before the start of the season and each organization expecting to raise $5,000 on average, this equates to $1.5 million in "FUN-RAISING" Revenue in total to be earned from this initiative for organizations spanning all throughout the Delaware Valley, Lehigh Valley and beyond.
The Philadelphia Soul is currently looking for more partners to join in the mission to raise $1.5 million. Youth Football Organizations should contact Chris Thompson, Manager, Football Programs & Experiences, at 215-253-4900, ext. 181 or cthompson@philadelphiasoul.com and Non-Profit Organizations should contact Bob Capewell, Manager, Group Sales, at 215-253-4900, ext. 176 or bcapewell@philadelphiasoul.com.
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