Kings' fire efforts
The Kings, in partnership with The Salvation Army, will collect financial donations from fans as part of an effort to aid the victims of this week's Southern California wildfires. Donations will be collected at the Oct. 27, Oct. 31, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 games. That's NOT tomorrow night's game; it's the following four home games.
Also, during the Nov. 10 game, the Kings will wear jerseys with a special patch honoring Southern California firefighters. Those jerseys will then be autographed and auctioned off. The Kings will also have a silent auction and donate a portion of ticket proceeds from the game. Kings players will also donate to the effort.
Luc Robitaille, the Kings' president of business operations, said, ``Our organization and our players have been deeply touched by this recent devastation to our Southern California community. We have great fans and we are confident that they will help support this effort.''
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`Our organization and our players have been deeply touched by this recent devastation to our Southern California community. We have great fans and we are confident that they will help support this effort.''
Well said by a class act.
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good stuff. absolutely the right thing to do, and definitely gives me a little perspective.
I think the Kings should go all the way and design/wear very special, unique Orange and Red sweaters for the Nov. 10 game. Now that will really be a collectable and worth a lot more. Hey Luc - this is Hollywood you know.
Does anybody know how they will be auctioned off (at staples or NHL.COM)? I'd like to try and get one of them.
I'll find out...
Classy move from a classy organization. My guess on the auction would be that night at Staples.
Classy move from a classy organization. My guess on the auction would be that night at Staples.
Rich --
When you follow up on this right before the games in question (and I know you will) make sure to include the name of the organization we should make checks out to (and what if anything to write in the memo/note section).
Thanks.
This is awesome to hear. I live in Santa Clarita; I was about two blocks from the fire where firemen stood guard over our hills from Midnight Sunday until late Monday afternoon to protect our development.
How do you thank someone for that?