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FEBRUARY 21-27, 2018 UCW 13
EVENTS
On Feb. 10, the Fayetteville Marksmen held
their first ever "Pink in the Rink" game – a
breast cancer awareness game that benefited
the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation. Fun-
draising efforts included donating portions of
ticket sales and proceeds from their postgame
jersey auction. The rink was literally turned
pink, as fans of the Marksmen and members
of the community were able to come out
before the game to share messages of hope on
the ice in pink paint. At the end, the Marks-
men presented $2,500 to the Cape Fear Valley
Health Foundation.
The Marksmen knew when they began their
inaugural season that giving back to their new
community would be an integral part of their
plan. "Pink in the Rink" was not the first time
fans could attend a local sporting event that
was more than just a game.
In November the Marksmen held a "Teddy
Bear Toss," which benefited local children's
hospitals. Fans tossed teddy bears onto the
ice after the team scored their first goal. Over
700 bears were donated. The "Pooch Party" in
January allowed fans to bring their dogs to the
game, but it also helped dogs who were look-
ing for homes. Multiple adoptable dogs left the
game with a new family.
The Marksmen have also reached out to
the community in other ways, including their
"Scout Night," which allowed local Boy Scout
troops to spend the night at the Crown after
attending a game.
While the season is coming to a close, there's
still plenty of time left to experience the excite-
ment that comes with attending a Marksmen
hockey game. There are also many other
games left that share the same connection –
giving back to and celebrating our community.
Feb. 22 is "Education Day," where local
schools can bring their students to a daytime
game and learn the connection hockey has to
science and technology. Feb. 24 is "Faith Night,"
where the Marksmen will have a diaper toss to
benefit the Fayetteville Dream Center's diaper
bank, which provides diapers to low-income
families. March 10 is "Military Appreciation
Night," which celebrates the local military com-
munity by giving all military and their families
"best seat available" tickets for just $10.
Keep up with the Marksmen and their
schedule by visiting marksmenhockey.com,
and purchase tickets through their website or
by calling 910-321-0123.
The Fayetteville Marksmen: Involved and investing
by SUZANNE GEISS
The rink was literally turned pink, as fans of the Marksmen and
members of the community were able to come out before the game to
share messages of hope on the ice in pink paint.
SUZANNE GEISS, Marksmen
Hockey Marketing Manager.
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