Rebels Host Tour De Rock Fund-razor
President head shave, tailgate party and live performance all scheduled for August 28th game to raise money for Tour De Rock
For Immediate Release
Friday August 13, 2010
Victoria BC- The Victoria Rebels announced today they will be joining forces with Cops for Cancer’s Tour De Rock Bike Ride, to help raise money for Pediatric cancer research and programs including Camp Goodtimes, a special camp experience suited to cater to the special needs of children fighting cancer.
The Saturday, August 28th game will mark the first annual Tour De Rock Game. Media riders /A| News Sports Anchor, Mira Laurence and 107.3 KOOL FM morning co-host Robin Farrell will be on hand to garner more donations. Half time will see these two dawn their rap personas “LIL M” and “Notorious R.O.B” for their debut live performance of their itunes song “We Bike” http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/we-bike/id375359418 (all proceeds from that purchase benefit Tour De Rock).
In addition to game day donations, Rebels President Roger Wade has initiated a fund-razor of his own. The Rebels President has offered to shave off his flowing locks at the price of $10,000.
"There are very few things that would ever inspire me to shave my head," Wade said, "but the fight against cancer is one. I am proud to support a great cause like Tour De Rock and to help in anyway to help put an end to this horrible illness."
Wade is calling upon his colleagues, Rebels fans and the community to donate to the cause. If his pledge goal is met, Wade will shave his head at the game August 28th.
Prior to the game, the Rebels will host a tailgate party. White Spot will be on hand with a gigantic barbeque to serve up their trademark Triple O burgers. The tailgate kicks off at noon with all proceeds will be donated.
The first 2,000 fans through the gate on this day will receive Canadian Cancer Society Bam Bam Sticks, while Coast Capital Savings will be hand with face painting, games, giveaways and Wally the Whale.
The Rebels will also donate $1.00 from all tickets purchased in advance to the Tour De Rock. Advance tickets can only be purchased through Select Your Tickets at www.selectyourtickets.com or 250-220-7777.
Donations can be made on line at www.victoriarebels.com or in person at the game from now until the August 28th game. All donations are eligible for a tax deductible receipt.
Heading into its 13th year, the Tour De Rock stretches over 15 days and covers over 1,100kms on Vancouver Island. From September 18 to October 1, the riders will cycle from Port Alice to Victoria with stops in just about every community. The team is compromised of officers from the RCMP, local police departments and the military and 2 media riders. All monies raised from Tour De Rock goes towards pediatric cancer research and programs for children with a history of cancer including Camp Goodtimes.
The Victoria Rebels are on the road in South Surrey next weekend but back home Sunday August 22nd. Kickoff is at 1pm at Bear Mountain Stadium. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com
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For further information contact:
Carolyn Birch
Director of Marketing and Media Relations
Victoria Rebels Football Club
250.532.6711
marketing@victoriarebels.com
www.facebook.com/VictoriaRebels
www.victoriarebels.com
Rebels Host Tour De Rock Fund-razor
President head shave, tailgate party and live performance all scheduled for August 28th game to raise money for Tour De Rock
For Immediate Release
Friday August 13, 2010
Victoria BC- The Victoria Rebels announced today they will be joining forces with Cops for Cancer’s Tour De Rock Bike Ride, to help raise money for Pediatric cancer research and programs including Camp Goodtimes, a special camp experience suited to cater to the special needs of children fighting cancer.
The Saturday, August 28th game will mark the first annual Tour De Rock Game. Media riders /A| News Sports Anchor, Mira Laurence and 107.3 KOOL FM morning co-host Robin Farrell will be on hand to garner more donations. Half time will see these two dawn their rap personas “LIL M” and “Notorious R.O.B” for their debut live performance of their itunes song “We Bike” http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/we-bike/id375359418 (all proceeds from that purchase benefit Tour De Rock).
In addition to game day donations, Rebels President Roger Wade has initiated a fund-razor of his own. The Rebels President has offered to shave off his flowing locks at the price of $10,000.
"There are very few things that would ever inspire me to shave my head," Wade said, "but the fight against cancer is one. I am proud to support a great cause like Tour De Rock and to help in anyway to help put an end to this horrible illness."
Wade is calling upon his colleagues, Rebels fans and the community to donate to the cause. If his pledge goal is met, Wade will shave his head at the game August 28th.
Prior to the game, the Rebels will host a tailgate party. White Spot will be on hand with a gigantic barbeque to serve up their trademark Triple O burgers. The tailgate kicks off at noon with all proceeds will be donated.
The first 2,000 fans through the gate on this day will receive Canadian Cancer Society Bam Bam Sticks, while Coast Capital Savings will be hand with face painting, games, giveaways and Wally the Whale.
The Rebels will also donate $1.00 from all tickets purchased in advance to the Tour De Rock. Advance tickets can only be purchased through Select Your Tickets at www.selectyourtickets.com or 250-220-7777.
Donations can be made on line at www.victoriarebels.com or in person at the game from now until the August 28th game. All donations are eligible for a tax deductible receipt.
Heading into its 13th year, the Tour De Rock stretches over 15 days and covers over 1,100kms on Vancouver Island. From September 18 to October 1, the riders will cycle from Port Alice to Victoria with stops in just about every community. The team is compromised of officers from the RCMP, local police departments and the military and 2 media riders. All monies raised from Tour De Rock goes towards pediatric cancer research and programs for children with a history of cancer including Camp Goodtimes.
The Victoria Rebels are on the road in South Surrey next weekend but back home Sunday August 22nd. Kickoff is at 1pm at Bear Mountain Stadium. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com
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For further information contact:
Carolyn Birch
Director of Marketing and Media Relations
Victoria Rebels Football Club
250.532.6711
marketing@victoriarebels.com
www.facebook.com/VictoriaRebels
www.victoriarebels.com