ALBANY, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced MVP Health Care as the presenting sponsor for Tucker Out Lymphom & Box Out Cancer Night, which is the FireWolves game this Saturday, January 4 at MVP Arena at 7 pm against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
Tucker Out Lymphoma and Box Out Cancer Night presented by MVP Health Care is an event that will honor the life of Tucker Williams, younger brother of FireWolves player Dyson Williams and son of Desert Dogs head coach Shawn Williams, who passed away from Burkitt’s Lymphoma in 2014 and will also bring awareness to all those affected by cancer as the fight against the disease continues.
“We are thrilled to have MVP Health Care partner with the FireWolves for such a special night honoring Tucker Williams and children affected by cancer in the Capital Region,” said Albany FireWolves’ Director of Corporate Partnerships, Phil Bardsley. “Nights like this are so important to raise awareness and continue to push for finding a cure.”
As part of this partnership, the FireWolves and MVP Health Care will give six children who have been impacted by cancer a weekend they will never forget. These children will have a meet and greet at FireWolves practice on Friday before joining the FireWolves on the field for the starting lineups and national anthem at the game on Saturday. MVP Health Care will also sponsor the “I Fight For” signs which will be available for fans to show their support for loved ones that have been impacted by cancer.
“MVP Health Care is proud to partner with the Albany FireWolves to support the Tucker Out Lymphoma and Box Out Cancer game,” said MVP Health Care’s Vice President of Strategic Provider Engagement and Care Management, Augusta Martin. “We stand united in the fight against cancer and are committed to supporting our community’s health and well-being. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those affected by this disease.”
The FireWolves and Desert Dogs will both wear specialty uniforms designed by Dyson Williams. These jerseys will be available for auction and proceeds will go to the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto, the Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center, and the Braver Than Brave Foundation.
Get tickets for Tucker Out Lymphoma and Box Out Cancer Night presented by MVP Health Care now with prices starting at $15.96! For more information regarding tickets, visit www.albanyfirewolves.com or call/text the FireWolves front office at 518-675-8678 to avoid fees.
About Albany FireWolves
The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League out of the MVP Arena in downtown Albany, NY. For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 675-8678 or visit AlbanyFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/AlbFireWolves, Twitter @AlbFireWolves, and Instagram @AlbFireWolves.
About MVP Health Care
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. For more information visit www.mvphealthcare.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Ottawa Black Bears, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About MVP Arena
MVP Arena is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Owned by Albany County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany Firebirds of the AFL 1 Arena Football League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit https://www.mvparena.com/
