Firebirds to host Fundraise for Humane Society

May 28, 2009

ALBANY, NY - The Albany Firebirds of arenafootball2 announced today that the team will host a fundraiser for the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society during their June 26, 2009 home game at 7:00 p.m. against the Peoria Pirates at the Times Union Center.

The Humane Society will showcase some of their adoptable dogs in front of the Times Union Center during the pre-game block party at 5:30 p.m. and on the concourse throughout the evening. The adoption event will mark the third time Capital District Sports, Inc. has partnered with the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

Tickets to the fundraising event can be purchased for $25 and include a pre-game meal; a portion of all proceeds will go to the Humane Society. For further details and to reserve your seats for this worthwhile cause, please contact Deidre Bruce of the Mohawk and Hudson River Human Society at 518- 434-5501 x206.

To get the fundraising efforts started, Firebirds Owner Walter Robb presented Brad Shear, Executive Director of the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, with a check for $10,000 prior to the team's May 16th game against the Manchester Wolves.

"We are excited to continue this partnership with the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society and proud to be affiliated with such a worthwhile organization" said Capital District Sports, Inc.'s Vice President of Ticket Sales, Steven Beno, who has coordinated multiple adoption events with the Humane Society over the past two seasons.

The Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been providing shelter for lost, abused and unwanted animals since 1887. Their animal care facility is the largest in the Capital Region, receiving an average of over 7,000 animals per year. The Humane Society receives not just common household pets like cats, dogs, rabbits and hamsters, but also snakes, birds, iguanas, fish, horses, livestock and even llamas. To carry out their work, the Humane Society receives no ongoing funding from federal, state or local governments or any other animal welfare organization. They rely on your generous donations to support their vital services for the animals.

The Albany Firebirds return to the Times Union Center for a match-up against the Milwaukee Iron on Saturday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m. All games can be viewed at www.albanyfirebirds.com.

Partial season ticket packages and single game tickets are now on sale, for more information please contact the Firebirds at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyfirebirds.com