AHL Iowa Wild

Wild Partners with American Heart Association for Jersey Auction

March 17, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Wild News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Wild, in a partnership with the American Heart Association of Central Iowa, will be hosting a silent auction this Saturday, benefiting the AHA.

The partnership is focused on raising awareness and funds for the AHA through the jersey auction and urging fans to sign up for the AHA Des Moines Heart Walk on June 13th. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on the specialty warm-up jerseys this Saturday, when Iowa hosts Charlotte at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The team began wearing the jerseys in January and will continue to don them the rest of the regular season. Once the season comes to a close, fans will be awarded their jerseys. The bidding for the auction will take place on the concourse of Wells Fargo Arena and will close at the start of the third period. Fans are given a "buy it now" option of $750 per jersey to ensure the player of their choice. Jersey winners will also have the unique option of fundraising via their Heart Walk page under the Iowa Wild team until June 13th to offset the bid on their jersey. For more information fans may visit iowawild.com.

"Heart disease is something that affects all of us, as Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading killers among all Americans", said Iowa Wild President Todd Frederickson. "Our fans have always been our best teammates when it comes to fighting an important cause. The American Heart Association is a great partner and we look forward to our fans walking with us in June."

In addition, any fan that signs up for the Heart Walk on June 13th and raises at least $15 receives an Iowa Wild Heart Walk T-Shirt. Fans may sign up at http://heartwalk.kintera.org/desmoines/iowawild.

Over the past 50 years, significant progress has been made in the battle against heart disease, stroke, and other forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Improved diagnosis and treatment have been remarkable - as has the survival rate. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1.6 million lives have been saved since 1977 that otherwise would have been lost to heart disease and stroke. An estimated 44% of the decrease in heart disease deaths from 1980-2000 was a result of prevention through the reduction of risk factors.

CVD remains the No. 1 and most costly killer in the U.S. and a major cause of disability. Beyond the toll in suffering and death, it comes with a steep price tag. CVD will cost the U.S. a projected $503 billion in medical expenses (direct costs) and lost productivity (indirect costs) in 2010.

Iowa continues its six-game home stand with Charlotte at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 21. The day of the game, Iowa is hosting the first ever "Bags and Brews On Ice" tournament from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Summit Brewing, Lazer 103.3 and Tailgate Addicts - features a keg from Summit Brewing, music and a stream of the NCAA tournament games up on the video board. The team is holding a silent auction on the concourse, benefiting the American Heart Association (AHA). Fans may bid on the team's AHA warm-up jerseys through the first two periods of the game. The first 1,500 fans to Saturday's game receive an Iowa Wild duffel bag, â=80-sponsored by Iowa Ortho & Lazer 103.3. Every Saturday night fans may purchase the Brewdog Pack - presented by Legends American Grill. The package starts at $15 per fan, consisting of a ticket, a Wild puck, a hot dog and a beer at the game. Fans also receive a postgame beer at the downtown Legends American Grill location.

Iowa and Charlotte meet again at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22. The team celebrates Agriculture Appreciation Day on with the first 5,000 fans receiving a cowbell, presented by â=80-sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Fans may also purchase the Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda - also presented by More 104 FM.

The Iowa Wild 2014-15 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team's 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com .

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