Syracuse, Kinney Drugs Team For December Pearl Events
12/7/2016 3:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse University Athletics and Kinney Drugs are teaming up to honor the legacy of Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, highlighted by 'Pearl Washington Day.' All Orange fans are invited to join the celebration of the legendary #31 on Saturday, December 17 when the Syracuse takes on former BIG EAST Conference rival Georgetown University at the Carrier Dome. Tipoff is set for 12 pm.
The celebration begins with Kinney Drugs hosting an in-store, six-week long program in Pearl's honor. Starting Monday, December 12 and continuing through January 30, 2017, Kinney's 77 stores across New York State will offer consumers an opportunity to purchase Pearl Washington 'mini-jerseys' for $1. Kinney customers can sign their name or write a short tribute to Pearl on each jersey, which will be proudly displayed inside each Kinney Drugs location. All proceeds will be donated to pediatric cancer research through the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation.
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"We're thrilled to have an Upstate New York company like Kinney Drugs remembering the legend of Pearl Washington," said Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim. "With this fundraiser, Kinney Drugs is recognizing what Pearl did not only for our basketball program, but the greater Syracuse community. The Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation is honored to receive the proceeds and will put 100% of the funds toward pediatric cancer research in the Central New York community."
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"As an employee-owned local healthcare company, Kinney Drugs is proud to team up with Syracuse Athletics to honor the many contributions Pearl made to both Syracuse University Basketball and our entire region," said Rick Cognetti, VP of Marketing & Retail Merchandising at Kinney Drugs. "His contributions to SU and the greater Syracuse community, and his courageous battle against cancer, serve as an inspiration to all of us. We are honored to work with Jim & Juli and the Boeheim Foundation to raise both awareness and research funds for pediatric cancer research in Pearl's name."
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Fans attending the game on December 17 will receive two special commemorative Pearl Washington items -- a jersey pin and an original design Pearl magnet -- courtesy of Syracuse Athletics and Kinney Drugs.
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In addition, fans will also be treated to a halftime ceremony honoring Pearl, in-game video highlights of Pearl's career, and a chance to win an authentic 'Pearl' long-sleeve shirt, similar to the shirts worn by Orange players during warmups throughout the 2015-16 season.
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Tickets for this game are on-sale now online, by phone (888-DOME-TIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box office (Gate B).
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The celebration begins with Kinney Drugs hosting an in-store, six-week long program in Pearl's honor. Starting Monday, December 12 and continuing through January 30, 2017, Kinney's 77 stores across New York State will offer consumers an opportunity to purchase Pearl Washington 'mini-jerseys' for $1. Kinney customers can sign their name or write a short tribute to Pearl on each jersey, which will be proudly displayed inside each Kinney Drugs location. All proceeds will be donated to pediatric cancer research through the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation.
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"We're thrilled to have an Upstate New York company like Kinney Drugs remembering the legend of Pearl Washington," said Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim. "With this fundraiser, Kinney Drugs is recognizing what Pearl did not only for our basketball program, but the greater Syracuse community. The Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation is honored to receive the proceeds and will put 100% of the funds toward pediatric cancer research in the Central New York community."
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"As an employee-owned local healthcare company, Kinney Drugs is proud to team up with Syracuse Athletics to honor the many contributions Pearl made to both Syracuse University Basketball and our entire region," said Rick Cognetti, VP of Marketing & Retail Merchandising at Kinney Drugs. "His contributions to SU and the greater Syracuse community, and his courageous battle against cancer, serve as an inspiration to all of us. We are honored to work with Jim & Juli and the Boeheim Foundation to raise both awareness and research funds for pediatric cancer research in Pearl's name."
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Fans attending the game on December 17 will receive two special commemorative Pearl Washington items -- a jersey pin and an original design Pearl magnet -- courtesy of Syracuse Athletics and Kinney Drugs.
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In addition, fans will also be treated to a halftime ceremony honoring Pearl, in-game video highlights of Pearl's career, and a chance to win an authentic 'Pearl' long-sleeve shirt, similar to the shirts worn by Orange players during warmups throughout the 2015-16 season.
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Tickets for this game are on-sale now online, by phone (888-DOME-TIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box office (Gate B).
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