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Boston Cannons And New Balance Team Up To Support Special Olympics
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and New Balance are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), which is dedicated to assisting in the physical, social and psychological development of people with intellectual disabilities through successful experiences in sports, Cannons Vice President and General Manager Mark Kastrud announced today. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the sale of Cannons attackman Mikey Powell bobble head dolls, provided by New Balance, will benefit SOMA.
"We are proud to partner with New Balance to benefit the Special Olympics Massachusetts," said Kastrud. "As a team, we feel that it's important to give back to the community that supports the Cannons, and we're excited to be involved with an organization that uses sport to bring happiness and life skills into people's lives."
A limited supply of Powell bobble head dolls are on sale now for $12 and can be purchased online at BOSTONCANNONS.COM or by calling the Cannons front office at (617) 746-9933. For every doll sold, the Cannons and New Balance will donate $6 to SOMA.
The one-of-a-kind Powell bobble head doll was originally handed out as a promotion to the first 2,000 fans in attendance at the Cannons game against the Rochester Rattlers on May 23. Fans that missed out on the give-away now have an opportunity to obtain one of the unique dolls, while contributing to a great charitable cause.
The New Balance Foundation is the 2008 Summer Season Presenting Sponsor of the Special Olympics Massachusetts.
The Cannons will return home for their next game when they face-off against the Washington Bayhawks at Harvard Stadium on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 PM. The game will air live on ESPN2 as the MLL Game of the Week.
Cannons Flex Packs and individual game tickets are on sale now. The Cannons offer outstanding games and entertainment perfect for families, corporate outings and groups of friends.
For more information, or to purchase Cannons tickets, visit BOSTONCANNONS.COM or call (617) 746-9933.
2008 BOSTON CANNONS SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time (ET) Television Result
Saturday, May 17 New Jersey Pride 7:00 PM CSN NE W 13-9
Friday, May 23 Rochester Rattlers 7:00 PM ESPN2 L 17-14
Saturday, May 31 @ Long Island Lizards 7:00 PM CSN NE L 20-19 (OT)
Friday, June 6 @ New Jersey Pride 7:30 PM CN8 W 17-8
Thursday, June 19 Washington Bayhawks 7:30 PM ESPN2
Saturday, June 28 @ San Francisco Dragons 10:00 PM CSN NE
Thursday, July 3 Philadelphia Barrage 7:30 PM CSN NE
Saturday, July 12 Long Island Lizards 7:00 PM CSN NE
Saturday, July 19 @ Washington Bayhawks 7:00 PM CSN NE
Saturday, July 26 @ Rochester Rattlers 7:30 PM CSN NE
Saturday, August 2 Philadelphia Barrage 7:00 PM ESPN2*
Saturday, August 9 Denver Outlaws 7:00 PM CSN NE
NB ZIP MLL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AT HARVARD STADIUM
Date Game Time (ET)
Saturday, August 23 Semifinal 12:00 PM ESPN 2
Saturday, August 23 Semifinal 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 24 Championship 1:00 PM ESPN 2
*Game will air on August 5 at 3:30 PM
Home games in bold.
All games scheduled to air live unless otherwise noted.
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