Charlotte Checkers Announce Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Earlier this month, the effects of Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina washing away towns and destroying interstate roads. Damage from the storm has left much of the population stranded, homeless, and without basic necessities. To help those in need, the Charlotte Checkers announced multiple Hurricane Helene relief efforts from October 2 until October 19, 2024. 

Online Auction

Currently, the Checkers are holding an online auction featuring team-signed memorabilia. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the American Red Cross and its efforts in western North Carolina. 

One of the items up for auction is a 2022-23 team-signed, blank “90s Night” official game jersey. 

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Additionally, all monetary donations of at least $25 to the Checkers Charitable Foundation, which will later be forwarded to the American Red Cross, will come with a free ticket to the Checkers’ game on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. To view auction items or make a donation, please visit checkers.givesmart.com or find links posted to charlottecheckers.com.

Supply Collection

The Checkers have also partnered with The Independence Fund to collect supplies during the team’s Opening Weekend games against the Cleveland Monsters on Friday, Oct. 18 (7 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 19 (6 p.m.). 

All those who donate supplies at either game will receive a free ticket to the Oct. 26 game. 

The Opening Weekend games will feature raffles and other in-game fundraising opportunities.

Donation Matching

The Checkers Charitable Foundation will match the total of all donations received through these initiatives. In addition, Checkers ownership partner Michael Kahn has made a significant monetary donation to Samaritan’s Purse, and has also donated four truckloads of water through his company, Empire Distributors, Inc.