Worcester Railers HC to host Non-Profit Awareness Night on December 22

Worcester Railers HC to host Non-Profit Awareness Night on December 22

The Railers HC Foundation to donate over $40,000 this holiday season

Worcester, MA– The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud member of the ECHL (@ECHL), and Railers President Michael G. Myers announced today that the Worcester Railers HC Foundation will be donating over $40,000 this holiday season to an assortment of local community organizations.

The following community organizations will receive a holiday check from the Worcester Railers HC Foundation at the Non-Profit Awareness Night when the Railers host the Reading Royals on Saturday, December 22 at 7pm.

YOU Inc.
Rainbow Child Development Center of Worcester
The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
The Friendly House
Nativity School of Worcester
Veterans Inc.
PPAL / Youth MOVE

The Railers HC Foundation has also pledged $5,000 to the 80th annual Worcester Telegram and Gazette Santa Fund and $5,000 to the Worcester Common Oval Skating Rink. In all, the Railers HC Foundation will donate over $40,000 this holiday season.

In addition, the Worcester Railers Booster Club donated $3,200 in toys to the Friendly House this holiday season.

“The Railers HC Foundation is in full force again this holiday season,” said Myers.“We pinpointed local organizations that we felt could use some holiday cheer this season. In addition, look forward to hosting the organizations and the families associated with them at the Railers game on December 22.”

If your non-profit organization would like to receive more information on how to get involved in the Worcester Railers Non-Profit Awareness Night on December 22 please call the Railers front office at 508-365-1750.

About the Worcester Railers HC Foundation:

The Worcester Railers HC Foundation was established to support the youth and families in the greater Worcester community and throughout Central Massachusetts. The Railers HC Foundation aims to provide access to sports and art programs throughout the region and is eager to team up with other community based organizations.

What’s on tap?…. Railers home for three!

On Friday, Dec 14 the Railers host the Manchester Monarchs at 7pm on a 2-3-4 Friday on Sing with Santa Night. Fans are encouraged to support the Price Chopper Market 32 Canned Food Driveto benefit the Worcester County Food Bank – all fans that donate will have the opportunity to win prizes. Santa Claus will join local choruses to sing holiday songs during the first intermission. Enjoy $2 popcorn, $3 soda, and $4 Bud Lights in the Bud Light Lounge every Friday game. The first 1,000 fans will receive a BOGO burrito offer courtesy of Chipotle.

On Saturday, Dec 15 the Railers host the Maine Mariners on Teddy Bear Toss Night on a BIG GAME SATURDAY. Worcester will wear a special UGLY SWEATER jersey to benefit the Shine Initiative presented by Fidelity Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear to throw on the ice after the Railers score their first goal of the game with all teddy bears donated to local charities. The ugly sweater jerseys will be auctioned off throughout the game to benefit the Shine Initiative. Every Saturday night home game is SATURDAY NIGHT SIGNINGS presented by MidState Auto Group with a Railers player signing autographs during the second intermission.

The Railers Tavern, located behind the DCU Center provides hockey fans with a great pregame and postgame atmosphere all season long. Watch all road games broadcast live at Nonna’s (FRI, SAT, SUN) or Railers Tavern (MON-THU) or watch on ECHLTV.com for a small fee. Listen to all Railers games live on 98.9 Nash ICON with coverage beginning 30 minutes before puck drop with Eric Lindquist and Tom Matthews. Full season memberships, mini plans, and group tickets are on sale now by calling the Railers front office at 508-365-1750 or by visiting www.RailersHC.com.

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