(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Americans and Veterans Outreach Center will partner to host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Nov. 6 when the Amerks host the Binghamton Senators at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.
The Military Appreciation Night festivities will begin prior to the game and last throughout the evening. Some of the highlights include:
· The Amerks are offering all United States Military Veterans, Retired, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members two complimentary tickets to the Military Appreciation Night game. Tickets can be reserved by visiting www.amerks.com/military or by calling 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
· For just $25, fans can purchase a one-of-a-kind “Americans” Military T-shirt and a best-available ticket while $2 from each package sold will be donated to Veterans Outreach Center. Those interested in taking advantage of the offer can do so by visiting www.amerks.com/military or by calling 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
· The Amerks will wear special Military-themed jerseys during pregame warm-ups, which will then be autographed and auctioned off in the Arena during the game in a silent auction. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to Veterans Outreach Center.
· Members of Blue Star Mothers will be on hand in the main concourse to collect donation items for care packages that will be sent to local U.S. military service members who are currently deployed overseas. They will be collected at the game and shipped by Blue Star Mothers ROC, which is part of a national organization whose mission is to support all members of the Armed Forces and their families through a variety of supportive events and activities. Blue Star Mothers have or have had sons and daughters serving honorably in the United States military.
· Special Military Appreciation Night Mystery Pucks will be on sale in the concourse to benefit Veterans Outreach Center.
· There will be Military vehicles on-site prior to the game, an educational SWAT Team demonstration and other tributes to those who have served the country throughout the evening.
For more information or to purchase tickets to an Amerks game, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
About Veterans Outreach Center:
Founded locally in 1973 by returning Vietnam veterans, today’s Veterans Outreach Center remains anchored in our community and offers a comprehensive portfolio of supportive services designed to meet the needs of veterans and their families. Through the generosity of our community, all of these programs and services are provided free of charge. Veterans Outreach Center provides comprehensive resources to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families through direct service, community collaboration, and advocacy. Veterans Outreach Center’s vision is to “Be the Nation’s best provider of community-centered supportive services for veteran families.”
