Skating fundraiser at Arena planned Sunday
Glacier Falls Figure Skating Club Inc. and Citizens Business Bank Arena will host a figure-skating event Sunday to benefit Japan tsunami-relief efforts.
The fundraiser will feature competitors from around the United States, including many who train in Southern California, said Don Rabbitt, who is organizing the event.
Rabbitt, with the help of the skating club Glacier Falls, recently organized U.S. Figure Skating Synchronized Skating Championships at the arena.
Rabbitt's son, who is also a figure skater, approached him about setting up a fundraiser.
When Rabbitt called the arena's general manager, Steve Eckerson, he was open to the idea of helping.
Rabbitt said his goal is to raise $50,000.
Participating performers include J.R. Celski, short-track speed skater and two-time Olympic bronze medalist; Kendal Pumphrey, member of the 2011 USA Junior World Short Track Speedskating Team; Sean Rabbitt, National Senior Men's Competitor in the 2010 and 2011 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Los Angeles Theater on Ice; and Ice'Kateers Senior Synchronized Team, among others.
All ticket and merchandise proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross' work to help Japan.
Tickets prices are $35, $25 and $15. A $5 discount is available for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com or at the arena's box office.
For more information visit www.skaterscare.com.
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