October 17, 2012 10:35 AM
The Checkers today announced they will once again kick off their season with “15 Days of Giving,” a daily community service program, presented by Lowe’s, within the Charlotte area from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3.
Presented by Lowe's
Throughout the 15-day program, Checkers players and staff members will contribute to 16 local non-profit organizations by volunteering time and resources and making monetary donations, among other community service acts.
The Checkers will host daily updates at www.gocheckers.com, including write-ups, photos and video features, and the program will culminate with a presentation and video at the home opener on Sunday, Nov. 4. Those interested in volunteering or helping in any way should email socialnet@gocheckers.com
| 15 Days of Giving Schedule |
| Date |
Event |
| Sat., Oct. 20 |
Cornhole tournament at the Gin Mill benefitting Sidekicks Mentoring |
| Sun., Oct. 21 |
Volunteering at Aldersgate Retirement Community |
| Mon., Oct. 22 |
Cooking dinner at the Hospitality House of Charlotte / Volunteering at Classroom Central |
| Tue., Oct. 23 |
Reading to kids through the United Way's mentoring program / Cooking dinner at Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte |
| Wed., Oct. 24 |
Checkers 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic |
| Thurs., Oct. 25 |
Serving breakfast at Supportive Community Housing |
| Fri., Oct. 26 |
Food drive at Checkers' offices, Queen City Q to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank |
| Sat., Oct. 27 |
Volunteering at Autism Speaks Walk |
| Sun., Oct. 28 |
Volunteering at the Humane Society of Charlotte |
| Mon., Oct. 29 |
Garden clean-up for Mecklenburg County Clean Up Day |
| Tue., Oct. 30 |
Reading to kids at Alexander Youth Network |
| Wed., Oct. 31 |
Visiting kids at Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital |
| Thurs., Nov. 1 |
Volunteering at A Child's Place |
| Fri, Nov. 2 |
Sorting food at Second Harvest Food Bank |
| Sat., Nov. 3 |
Public skate at Extreme Ice Center to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina |
|
