PINK IN THE RINK RAISES OVER $30,000 FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN OF IOWA
Feb 17, 2016PINK IN THE RINK RAISES OVER $30,000 FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN OF IOWA
Jersey Auction Leads The Way In Massive Fundraiser
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Susan G. Komen of Iowa ®, announced on Wednesday, that Pink in the Rink raised over $30,000 for breast cancer research.
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With a combination of funds raised from the live jersey auction, a raffle, ticket sales and chuck-a-puck, this year's Pink in the Rink generated $31,818, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Komen of Iowa. This marks the third straight season the Iowa Wild and Komen of Iowa have partnered to top the $30,000-mark in fundraising.
"Once again, Pink in the Rink was a great success", said Iowa Wild President Todd Frederickson. "As in hockey, teamwork is the key to success and we could not have done this without the help from our players, fans and partners. Finding a cure remains a top priority and the Wild takes pride in helping raise awareness and funds to support that cause."
In all, the team is closing in on $100,000 generated for Komen of Iowa over the last three years. The live postgame jersey auction was the primary source of funds raised, totaling over $28,000. Forward Marc Hagel’s jersey produced the top bid at $2,600. Per tradition, the team welcomed over 10,000 fans for the unique and popular event at Wells Fargo Arena held on Feb. 12.
“Our partnership with the Iowa Wild is critical in our ongoing fight against breast cancer”, said Susan G. Komen of Iowa Special Events Coordinator Derek Johnson. “Unfortunately, there are all too many people who have been impacted by this disease. The funding from this event helps ensure women, and men, right here in Iowa receive the screening, diagnosis, and treatment services they need, and also supports ground-breaking research at the national level. We could not be more grateful for the continued support from the Iowa Wild organization.”
Susan G. Komen Iowa is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the affiliate’s net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program.
Iowa continues a three-game road trip on Thursday, Feb. 18 in Chicago. The team will make one more stop in Milwaukee before returning home for two games against the Manitoba Moose on Monday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 24. Free parking will be available until all the Iowa Events Center lots are full courtesy of HITS 99.9 FM. Ticket specials, also sponsored by HITS 99.9 FM, will be available to those who bring their own student ID. A second ticket will be rewarded for only $0.99 with the purchase of a defense preferred ticket and a valid student ID. Wednesday’s game will kick-start “Winning Wednesdays” at Wells Fargo Arena. If the Iowa Wild win all fans in attendance will receive a ticket to the next Wednesday home game (Mar. 30) courtesy of NASH ICON. The Wild will also be hosting a “Read Across America Book Drive”. Fans who donate a book will receive a ticket voucher to a future Iowa Wild game. Wednesday will also be “Jim Beam and NASH FM Guys Night”, featuring drink specials of $5 Beam Orchard Twists and $10 Beam Orchard Twists in a mason jar.
Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 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 its 2015-16 season 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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