Charlotte Checkers Special Events
Checkers Girl Scout Patch Program – Feb. 5, March 13
Feb. 5 All Girl Scouts are invited to bring their troops to the Charlotte Checkers game on Feb. 5 versus the Florida Everblades. Every Girl Scout in attendance will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for their troops to sell cookies on the concourse during the “Pink in the Rink” game on Saturday, March 13. Bring items to be donated to the Ada Jenkins Center and receive the 2nd part of the Checkers patch, as well as those in attendance will receive the Go Green portion of the patch by attending this game. Girl Scouts will receive the opportunity to take a picture with Chubby and the CheckMates and will receive a free ticket to the March 13 game.Mar. 13 Girl Scouts in attendance will receive the final part of the Checkers Program Patch. Everyone wears pink in support of breast cancer awareness for Pink in the Rink and the two winning troops from the February 5th game sell cookies on the concourse. For more information on the Checkers Girl Scout Patch Program please contact Alice Garmon at 704-444-1887 or agarmon@gocheckers.com.
Charlotte Checkers Community Blood Drive – March 13
The Checkers will host a Community Blood Drive Saturday, March 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm in the “Community Bloodmobile” which will be parked at the Trade Street Plaza at Time Warner Cable Arena. Make appointments at www.cbcc.us/donate - don’t forget to enter sponsor code: GOCheckers. Each participant will receive a complimentary Checkers ticket and a free team-autographed t-shirt.
Pink in the Rink, with media partner 107.9 The Link - March 13
The Charlotte Checkers 4th Annual Pink in the Rink will be held on Saturday, March 13. The evening is dedicated to raising funds for non-profit groups fighting women’s related cancers. This year’s benefactor is Carolina Breast Friends. The event raises funds through ticket sales, a post-game jersey auction and merchandise proceeds. In addition, efforts will be focused on educating attendees on the mission of Carolina Breast Friends. Over the past three years Pink in the Rink has generated over $72,200 dollars for multiple non-profits involved with the event.
CBF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to uniting and helping women with breast cancer in all stages of survival. The organization centers around those who want to create a social and educational outlet for women united in a sisterhood of survival and hope.
Scout Night – March 13
On Saturday, March 13 the Checkers game will host Scout Night. Troops are encouraged to join the Checkers for an exciting night of hockey and entertainment. Your troop can also have their picture taken on the ice with Chubby! For more information contact Mark Makowski 704-940-4083 or mmakowski@gocheckers.com.
24 Hours of Booty - March 14
On March 14th at 2:00 p.m. the Charlotte Checkers take on the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Time Warner Cable Arena. 24 Hours of Booty is the official 24-hour ride of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which brings cyclists of all abilities together to raise vital funds for cancer research and survivorship. The event unites people who are passionate about fighting cancer. By benefiting both The Lance Armstrong Foundation and local, life-changing beneficiaries, the 24 Hours of Booty experience represents hope, challenge, remembrance and celebration. Support your local booty-licious riders and purchase tickets to this game. Tickets are $15 each with $6 going back to 24 Hours of Booty. For more information on how to support this event contact Alice Garmon at 704.444.1887 or agarmon@gocheckers.com.
Charlotte Checkers Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital and Discovery Place - March 15
On Monday, March 15, the Charlotte Checkers will host their 8th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. Each team receives the opportunity to play with one current or former Checkers player. If you are interested in playing in the Checkers tournament please contact Anna Skidmore at askidmore@gocheckers.com or 704-444-1878. Click here for tournament brochure.
Camp CARE with the Checkers – March 19
Join the Charlotte Checkers and Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End) on March 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena as the Checkers take on the Trenton Devils. Tickets are $15 and $6 goes back to Camp Care. Contact Alice Garmon at 704.444.1887 or agarmon@gocheckers.com for any questions or to support this event.
Camp Care began in 1985 by a group of healthcare professionals and parents who wanted to see pediatric patients enjoy the outdoors without limitations of hospitals and doctor offices. What started as a day camp with 70 campers and staff has now grown to a week long summer camp with over 200 campers and staff. Camp CARE now holds special events throughout the year to keep the spirit of Camp CARE all year long. All this is made possible through donors, grants and fundraisers. Please visit us at www.campcare.org.
“Icing Autism” Night – March 19
The Charlotte Checkers are teaming up with Autism Speaks for the 2nd Annual “Icing Autism Night” on Friday, March 19th when the Checkers battle the Trenton Devils. The event will generate awareness, education and funds to help find a cure for Autism, which is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States. Fans can purchase tickets to the event by simply logging onto www.gocheckers.com/fundraisers. A portion of every ticket sold will go directly to Autism Speaks and other Autism related groups to continue the search for a cure.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to fund research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as vice chairman, General Electric, and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal for more than twenty years. Wright also serves on the board of directors of the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, RAND Corporation and Mission Product, LLC. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
Brent’s Band Aids Collection Night – March 19th
Maersk is joining with the Charlotte Checkers and the Charlotte Hockey Officials Association to support the Brent’s Band Aids Project, to collect cartoon character bandages for donation to Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital. The project was started by 7-year old Brent Swaltek, who was diagnosed with leukemia in July of 2009. After a procedure, Brent asked for a Sponge Bob band aid but the hospital did not have one, nurses searched the unit and were finally able to locate a Scooby Doo instead. Afterward, Brent said to his parents “wouldn't it be neat if all the kids here could have cool band aids like Sponge Bob” and the project was born. To date, this effort has collected over 2,000 boxes of band aids for the hospitals in western Pennsylvania. Please support this effort on Friday, March 19th as the Checkers take on the Trenton Devils at 7 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. By bringing a minimum of two boxes of character band aids to the game, fans will receive a complimentary ticket to the Sunday, March 28th game courtesy of Presbyterian Hospital and the Charlotte Checkers.
5th Annual Salute to Heroes presented by AutoTrader.com, Time Warner Cable & The Pita Pit - March 27
Over the past four seasons, Salute to Heroes has raised over $80,000 via ticket sales and post-game jersey auctions to benefit CMPD, CFD, MCSO and MEDIC. In addition, the CMPD and MCSO teamed up against the CFD and MEDIC in a friendly hockey game, for which 3,000 people purchased tickets to boost the overall fundraising total. This year’s 5th Annual Salute to Heroes game presented by AutoTrader.com, Time Warner Cable & The Pita Pit will be held following the Checkers game on Saturday, March 27. There will not be a post game skate with the Checkers on this night. For more information contact the Checkers main office at 704-342-4423.
