Pediatric cancer patients and survivors to visit training camp this Saturday and welcome newest Bills sensation

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: July 24, 2009
 

WHAT: More than 50 pediatric cancer patients, survivors and family members from Carly’s Club at Roswell Park Cancer Institute will visit with the Buffalo Bills at opening day of training camp and welcome the team’s newest star, wide receiver Terrell Owens. Carly’s Club members and their families will watch the Bills practice, meet with players for autographs and greet T.O. with homemade signs and popcorn boxes in honor of his now-famous slogan, “Get your popcorn ready!”

WHERE: St. John Fisher College, Growney Stadium
3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Carly’s Club arrives at training camp: 1:15 pm
Bills practice begins: 2:25 pm
Practice ends, players meet with kids: Approx. 4:10 pm

DETAILS: In addition to watching the team practice and meeting with players, Carly’s Club members and their families will take part in a number of fun activities, with access to an exclusive “Interactive Fan Zone” featuring games, obstacle courses and more. This special trip was made possible thanks to supporters of Carly’s Club and Ryan Miller’s Steadfast Foundation.

About Carly’s Club at Roswell Park
Carly's Club for Kids & Cancer Research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute offers support programs to make life more manageable for children diagnosed with cancer and their families, and raises funds for pediatric cancer research seeking cures. Carly's Club is managed by the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Currently over 260 pediatric cancer patients and their families are served each year through Carly's Club programming. For more information, visit www.carlysclub.org or call 716-845-8788.

 

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