DOWNTOWN BOISE, Idaho — For the 17 in a row year the Idaho Steelheads are partnering with St. Luke's to raise money for breast cancer research, treatment and survivor support.
- The special Pink In The Rink jerseys were designed by Karl Winks.
- Online auction link can be found here.
Proceeds will from the auction benefit St. Luke’s Breast Care Services, which include screening and diagnostic mammography, genetic counseling at their High-Risk Breast Clinic, comprehensive breast cancer treatment, and survivor support.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
“Anytime we can give back to the community means a lot to us,” said Captain A.J. White.
This weekend, the Steelheads will be skating for more than another win to add to their 23-9-1-1 record… because this weekend is the 17th Annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ where the players will wear special pink jerseys at both Friday and Saturday’s game that will then be auctioned off.
“Partnering up once again with St.Luke’s, [they’re] a great partner, and we do a handful of jersey auctions with them throughout the season.” said Cam McGuire.
The funds go towards St. Luke’s Breast Care Services, which include screening and diagnostic mammography, genetic counseling at their High-Risk Breast Clinic, comprehensive breast cancer treatment, and survivor support.
“Throughout the onset of this event, in 17 seasons now, the Steelheads have raised over half a million dollars partnering up with St.Lukes for a great cause,” said McGuire.
And while St.Luke’s helps people battle cancer, Steelheads Captain A.J. White says they’ll be ‘checking’ the competition on the ice.
“They’re a very good team, a skilled team, so we have to be very smart defensively, and kind of capitalize when we get our chances. And find ways to win no matter if they are ugly or not. We’ll take then any way we can,” said White.
The Jersey’s - designed by Karl Winks- will be up for auction from Friday at 4pm to Sunday at noon.
“I think the coolest part, which everyone will see on Friday and Saturday night is we’ll have matching socks that will match the sleeve here, we’re going full out with it!” said McGuire.
