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Wed, December 23, 2009 Military Families Receive Tickets to EagleBank Bowl From RCN
WASHINGTON, DC and HERNDON, VA--(Marketwire - December 23, 2009) - The [ EagleBank Bowl ] announced today that [ RCN Corporation ] (
As part of RCN's commitment, more than 100 service members and their families will attend the pregame Tailgate Party and game for free. Additionally, RCN donated $5,000 of cable TV time to help promote the bowl.
"We are grateful for community role models such as RCN, who have joined in our mission to honor members of our military," said Steve Beck, Executive Director of the EagleBank Bowl.
In its inaugural year, the EagleBank Bowl donated nearly $280,000 to a variety of charities in cash and in-kind donations. This year, the EagleBank Bowl has a charitable partnership agreement with the [ Wounded Warrior Project ] (WWP), an organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
"We are proud to team up with the EagleBank Bowl to support our military and show our deep appreciation of their sacrifices," said Dick Beville, Vice President & General Manager of RCN-Washington, D.C. "In addition to providing tickets to the Bowl game, RCN is happy to help our service members by increasing awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project."
EagleBank Bowl Week includes the Teams Luncheon at the JW Marriott on Sunday, December 27, and the official Tailgate Party at the DC Armory and the EagleBank Bowl game at RFK Stadium on Tuesday, December 29.
The Tailgate Party is sure to be a lively event. One of the most energetic and engaging bands on the east coast, Love Seed Mama Jump, will provide live entertainment along with the Temple pep band and cheerleaders from both participating schools. Xbox and Nintendo will provide games for the kids and the highlight of the day is an all-you-can-eat buffet including old fashioned homemade chili, pulled pork sandwiches and seafood paella, among other items, provided by some of the District's most popular restaurants -- Clyde's, Tony & Joe's, Old Glory and J. Paul's.
Tickets for all events can be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling (800) 551-7328 or at [ www.ticketmaster.com ]. For more information, please visit [ www.EagleBankBowl.org ].
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About the EagleBank Bowl
The EagleBank Bowl, the first NCAA-sanctioned postseason bowl game in Washington, D.C., has been held in the District's historic RFK Stadium since 2008. Organized by the DC Bowl Committee, Inc., the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission and title sponsor EagleBank, the EagleBank Bowl serves as a premier regional event. With first-rate participants and events, the EagleBank Bowl seeks to positively impact the regional economy and charitable partners, honor the U.S. military and solidify the nation's capital as a leading college football destination. The 2009 EagleBank Bowl is Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. (ESPN).
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About Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please call 877 TEAM WWP (832-6997) or visit [ www.woundedwarriorproject.org ].
