The Rochester Knighthawks and C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association are teaming up to host Cure Cancer Knight on Saturday, March 26 when the Knighthawks take on the Philadelphia Wings at 7:00 p.m. at Segar & Sciortino Field at The Blue Cross Arena.
“C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association is so honored to be partnering with the Rochester Knighthawks once again,” said Executive Director Holly Dutcher. “The goal of the game is to raise awareness of childhood cancer and our organization in our community. We can continue to provide the practical, meaningful assistance to local families with the generosity of our neighbors. We are honored to be recognizing real heroes from around Rochester and beyond who have battled cancer through the jersey auction and various activities throughout the game!”
“We’re incredibly honored to partner with C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association and aid in their never-ending mission of providing critical support and resources to local families affected by this terrible disease,” said Knighthawks Vice President of Business Operations Rob Minter. “We’re grateful for the work Holly and her staff continue to do for the community and look forward to the opportunity of supporting such a vital organization.”
Headlining CURE Cancer Knight are the specialty jerseys the Knighthawks players will wear in support of pediatric cancer patients and their families, each containing a name and personal message for those affected by the disease. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the jerseys through an online auction on DASH, a sport-focused online auction platform and partner of the Knighthawks, with all proceeds from the auction donated to C.U.R.E. Childhood Association.
To access the auction, fans can visit www.rochesterknighthawks.com/auction or text “DASH” to 66866, click on the download link and install DASH on your mobile device. Fans can then create their own personal profile and select the Knighthawks as their favorite team to start bidding. Fans can start bidding on the jerseys beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23 through 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Winners will then be contacted directly.
In addition to the jersey auction, CURE Cancer Knight T-shirt and Ticket Packs, which includes a limited-edition T-shirt and ticket to that night’s game, are available for $25 and can be purchased online by visiting www.rochesterknighthawks.com/cureshirt. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to C.U.R.E. Childhood Association to help in the fight against childhood cancer. T-shirts will be available for pick-up exclusively for Saturday’s Knighthawks game.
T-SHIRT AND TICKET PACKS AVAILABLE HERE!Knighthawks single game tickets for the 2021-22 season Arena can be purchased at The Blue Cross Arena Box Office, online at www.rochesterknighthawks.com or by phone by calling 585-454-5335. Season Tickets for the Knighthawks for the 2021-22 season are on sale now and start as low as $17 per seat per game. Fans can stay up to date all season long with the latest Knighthawks news, stories and notes at www.rochesterknighthawks.com.
About C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
A diagnosis of cancer is always a devastating blow, but never more so than when the patient is a child. C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association exists to provide emotional, educational, social, and financial assistance to Rochester-area families whose children have cancer or a blood disorder. Underlying every facet of our mission is one simple goal: to improve the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their loved ones. We understand the unique, specific needs of families who are coping with chronic illness, and we seek to address those needs wherever possible. Our Parent Advocate program is a nationally recognized model for peer-to-peer support. In addition, C.U.R.E. provides practical guidance and even short-term financial assistance for unexpected expenses. At every step of this uncertain journey — diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, bereavement — C.U.R.E. and its Parent Advocates offer unconditional support in the form of education, empathy, or simply a warm embrace to show families that they do not walk alone.