(Rochester, NY) – The Rochester Americans’ third annual “Pink the Rink” Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Gilda’s Club of Rochester will take place on Saturday, April 8 when the Amerks host the Utica Comets at The Blue Cross Arena at 7:05 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the game will be donated to Gilda’s Club of Rochester, a non-profit organization committed to providing free networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities for men, women teens and kids people of all ages affected by cancer.
”Rochester is incredibly fortunate to have the Rochester Americans, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them on this year’s “Pink the Rink” game,” said Johanna Lester, director of events and communications for Gilda’s Club Rochester. “With so many people affected by cancer in our community, this is a fun opportunity to raise awareness.”
As part of the Pink the Rink game, the Amerks will wear special-edition pink jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase these jerseys through a silent auction held during the game on The Blue Cross Arena concourse. Following the game, the winners of the auction will be able to take the ice and be presented with a “jersey off the back” from the Amerks players.
Pink the Rink T-Shirt packages are on sale now. For just $25, fans can purchase a specialty pink Amerks T-shirt and one “best-available” ticket, with $2 from each package sold going to the game’s overall fundraising effort. The packages can be purchased online at www.amerks.com/pinktherink, in person at the Amerks office, or by phone at 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
In addition to the jersey auction and pink T-shirt packages, the Amerks will be selling a limited number of special Pink the Rink-themed Mystery Pucks, autographed by various Amerks players, for $10 on the main concourse during the game.
