RUSH TO HOST HEROES NIGHT ON SATURDAY

Saskatoon, SK – As the 2019 regular season draws to a close, the Saskatchewan Rush have one remaining home game this Saturday that has tremendous meaning both on and off the floor – Heroes Night, presented by TD in support of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

During the game, Rush players will be wearing special edition Hero Jerseys. These jerseys are currently being auctioned off on the team’s Facebook page, with all proceeds going to JPCHF. Jerseys can be bid on here. The auction will end on Monday, April 29th at 9:00am. At this point, all winners will be contacted.

 Other highlights for Heroes Night include:
One Hero Jersey will be available as a raffle item at the TD concourse booth. Tickets will be sold for $10, with proceeds going to JPCHF. A live draw will be made in the 4th quarter.
Rush merchandise booths will be selling capes for $20, with proceeds going to JPCHF.
Rush merchandise booths will be selling glow glasses for $10, with proceeds going to JPCHF.
MVP kids will read out the Rush starting lineup in team dressing room.
MVP kids will run out with the Rush starting lineup during player introductions.

“TD is thrilled to be the official bank of the Saskatchewan Rush, and the presenting sponsor of the Rush’s annual Hero’s Night, in support of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. We look forward to this night every year, as it brings our community together. It’s always a high energy game with our champion team, but even more importantly, the evening events raise funds for children, and their families, and ensures they receive the support they need.” – Ryan Barclay, District Vice President Branch Banking, Saskatchewan, TD Bank Group.

To date, the Saskatchewan Rush and TD have worked together to raise $59,261 for JPCHF. Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the enhancement of maternal and children’s health care in Saskatchewan and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

“We are delighted to be a part of this important partnership with the Saskatchewan Rush and TD,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We encourage everyone to come out and support this great initiative. With the opening of our new maternal and children’s hospital just a few short months away, this is a critical time for fundraising to ensure this new hospital meets the needs of children and families across the province.”