Hockey for Heroes – QUAD CITY BLUES 12 TH ANNUAL BENEFIT GAMES

Vibrant Arena @ the Mark, Moline, IL Sunday, February 12, 2023 Puck Drops @ 11am Junior Varsity 1pm Varsity

The Quad City Blues are gearing up for an exciting showdown against the Cedar Rapids Roughriders as they battle for the coveted Heroes Cup in the 12th Annual Blues Benefit Hockey Games. But this isn't just any ordinary game - it's a chance to give back to our heroes in uniform. This year's proceeds will be donated to Getting Heroes Home, gettingheroeshome.org, a non-profit organization started by two local veterans that provides funds to cover travel expenses for active service persons so they can be reunited with their loved ones for important life events such as births, deaths, holidays, and more. Travel expenses can be a huge burden for service members, especially when coming from an overseas deployment, and many people don't realize that military branches don't cover these costs. Getting Heroes Home steps in to fill this gap and make sure our heroes can be there for the people they love. As a special tribute, the Blues will take to the ice wearing custom camo jerseys, generously donated by Getting Heroes Home, adorned with the emblems of all branches of the military. Two of these jerseys will be up for auction, along with t-shirt sales, bake sales, raffle items, and a silent auction of goods and services. And the best part? The event is free to attend, so everyone can come out, enjoy some hockey and show their support for our heroes. We would love for you to be a part of this event. The Quad City Blues Hockey Club, part of the Quad City Hockey Association (QCHA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed to promote the sport of hockey for boys and girls of all ages in the Iowa and Illinois Quad City area.

Lori Hartman Viki Mueller 563.343.1828 call/text 309.781.9973 call/text Hartmanlc34@gmail.com viki-mueller@uiowa.edu