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AEROS VISIT TWO CHARITY FUNDRAISERS FRIDAY

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From: Patrick Armstrong, Director of Communications
(713) 361-7920 (Direct Line)
Scott Henninger, Communications Manager
(713) 361-7930 (Direct Line)
Friday, December 05, 2008

AEROS VISIT TWO ON-AIR FUNDRAISERS TODAY

Will appear on-air in support of Mix 96.5 and ABC-13 fundraisers

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Aeros players and staff visited the Mix 96.5 Request-A-Thon during their on-air fundraiser for Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and also at ABC-13’s Share Your Holiday Food Drive. A number of Aeros’ players were at each location in a continuing effort to increase support for those who are less fortunate or going through difficult times.

Aeros’ Brandon Rogers, Maxim Noreau and Craig Valette was at the Mix 96.5 Request-A-Thon from 4:30-6 p.m. encouraging listeners to donate in support of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Listeners’ donated a total of $22,000 over the course of the day. During the 5 o’clock hour while the Aeros are there, listeners who donated were awarded with Houston Aeros tickets to an upcoming game. The highest donor, of $600, during the 5 o'clock hour received a team-autographed jersey. The Aeros players also donated $400 to this great cause.

ABC-13’s Share Your Holiday Food Drive, which benefits the Houston Food Bank, has been a long standing tradition of giving during the holiday season. Last year’s donations benefited more than 16,262 people in need throughout the region, including 8,417 children. Danny Irmen, Clayton Stoner, Jason Ryznar and Matt Kassian represented the Aeros on-air to help raise awareness for this event in addition to Houston Aeros Charities food drive that was held prior to Thanksgiving at Aeros’ games.

"The Aeros’ partnership with both the Houston Food Bank and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has had a positive impact throughout the community," said Vice President of Marketing and Communications Courtney Eidman. "The Holiday season can be tough in many ways for families and we are happy to help in any way possible."

The Houston Aeros Charities’ Teddy Bear Toss is coming up next Saturday, December 13 which will benefit the Salvation Army in time to help those in need for the holidays. Call (866) GO-AEROS or visit AEROS.com to get your tickets for that game and don’t forget your Teddy Bears to throw on the ice after the Aeros’ first goal! Bo’s Place will be selling teddy bear mascots, Chip and Raisin, at Toyota Center as a fundraiser for their cause if you forget to bring your own.

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