The
West Texas Roughnecks have teamed up with Odessa Regional Medical
Center for their game this Saturday versus the Amarillo Venom which is
Breast Cancer Awareness Night. This yearly event has traditionally been
known to be one of the biggest home games if not the biggest home game
of the year. The Roughnecks and ORMC have joined together to provide the
first 1000 fans a PINK BALL CAP in honor of Breast Cancer awareness. At
halftime and post game the Roughnecks will auction off game worn pink
themed jerseys and all proceeds will go to American Cancer Society and
Susan G Komen foundation. "I am proud to hold such a worthwhile
fundraiser and it just goes to show that our organization can be
utilized in raising money not only for such a cause as this, but it
further shows our continued commitment to giving back to our community",
boasted Owner Dale Morris. "This is a disease that effects everyone in
some way and we hope to raise at least $2,000 for the research and
someday a cure for this devastating disease", Morris further stated that
each year the Roughnecks organization strives to exceed the following
years donation. Odessa Regional Medical Center have graciously donated
10 mamograms to be given away at Saturday's game. The Roughnecks
presented ORMC with an authentic Breast Cancer Jersey framed as a gift
for all their hard work at treating this disease and helping promote
Saturdays fundraiser.
When
talking about the game Morris stated that "This game gives us the
opportunity to get back to 500 and in the hunt for the playoffs". The
Lone Star Football League inaugural season is at the midway point with
Amarillo Venom and the Roughnecks currently at 2-3, a win will put the
Roughnecks in front of Amarillo.
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