Auction Benefits Genesis Health Services Foundation's Flu-Free QC Program
MOLINE, Ill. (January 27, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards will wear special edition "old school" jerseys when they take on the Brampton Beast Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center and those jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction immediately following the game to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation's Flu-Free QC program.
The Mallards Saturday night will don black jerseys with green, orange and light pewter stripes across the chest bearing the team's secondary duck-in-flight logo. The sweaters are in the style of those worn during the first golden age of the sport, the National Hockey League's "Original Six" era.
"With the help of the Quad City Mallards and their loyal fans, Genesis was able to provide free seasonal flu vaccinations to 8,700 elementary school students in the fall and the total reach of Flu-Free Quad Cities this year has already been 48,000 kids and adults,'' said Ken Croken, vice president of corporate communications, Genesis Health System. "Thanks to the Mallards and all of the fans who have supported community health initiatives through these jersey auctions.''
Last season, the Mallards teamed with Genesis for a pair of jersey auctions that raised $48,300 for both the Genesis Flu-Free QC campaign and for Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation. Over the past 20 years, Mallards jersey auctions have raised well over $700,000 to benefit Genesis Health System Charities.
"We're excited to team again this season with the Genesis Health Services Foundation for what has become a wonderful tradition over the last two decades," said Mallards president Bob McNamara. "The generosity demonstrated by our fans every year is just remarkable and we cannot thank them enough for doing so much for so many in our community."
Saturday's event is the first of the Mallards' two Genesis jersey auctions this season. Another one-of-a-kind set of game worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the Mallards' Saturday, March 14 game against the Wichita Thunder.Saturday night's auction will be conducted by Stenzel Auction Service, a family owned business that has been providing auction and appraisal services for over 50 years. More information on Stenzel Auction Service and be found at www.stenzelauction.com.
Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including Saturday night's contest- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000. The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period. Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28.
About Genesis Health System
Genesis Health System, its affiliates and partners offer a full continuum of health care services. Genesis Health System's affiliates include : acute and tertiary hospital care at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and DeWitt, Iowa and Genesis Medical Center, Silvis and Aledo in Illinois; home health and hospice services through Genesis VNA and Hospice; Genesis Workplace Services, including occupational health, employee assistance and wellness services for employers and their employees; the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House; senior living facilities offering rehabilitation and long-term care; Genesis Health Group, with more than 170 primary care physicians and specialists; a Family Practice Residency program; Genesis Psychology Associates; three Convenient Care clinics; and Genesis Home Medical Equipment. Partners include the Genesis Medical Park, Crow Valley, Genesis Imaging Centers and Spring Street Surgical Center, Davenport. Genesis Health System serves a 10-county area of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Genesis also manages Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. For more information, visit www.genesishealth.com.
