Flames Jersey Auction Will Support Genesis Flu Shot Program 

MOLINE, Ill. -- T he Quad City Flames will take the jerseys off their backs to benefit the Genesis Compassion Fund on Friday, Feb. 22.

The 13th annual Genesis Jersey Auction will be titled “A Shot for Charity."  Proceeds from this year’s event following a game with the Peoria Rivermen will benefit the Genesis Compassion Fund, which raises money for many causes with a focus on providing flu shots for children in area schools.  

Quad City hockey teams have participated in the Genesis Jersey Auction since 1996. The event has raised more than $525,000 during its history.  As a part of the 2008 festivities, the Flames will wear specialty jerseys that will feature the Flames’ secondary, or scripted, logo. Following the game, players will entertain fans while having their jerseys auctioned. 

This year’s edition of the Genesis Jersey Auction will have a new feature.   Eric Nystrom and Dustin Boyd jerseys will be auctioned on-line, along with a 2007 Quad City Flames team jersey at www.qcflames.com. The on-line auction will run Feb. 13-20.

“The Genesis Jersey Auction continues to be one of the highlights of our promotional schedule,” said Flames President Tim Taylor. “We are very proud of our partnership with Genesis due to their many wonderful causes.  This is yet another example of their commitment to bettering our community.”

"The proceeds to the Genesis Compassion Fund will positively impact the lives of young Quad Citians who receive these much needed flu shots,” said Ken Croken, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing for Genesis.  “We want to thank the Flames and all the fans who will participate.”

Tickets for the Flames game vs. Peoria on February 22nd, and all Flames home games, are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at ticketmaster.com .

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