10/26/10: CHaD Battle of the Badges Event
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LEBANON, NH: The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) will host their 4th Annual Battle of the Badges hockey game on Saturday, April 9th at the Verizon Wireless Arena. This lively match-up pits New Hampshire Firefighters against New Hampshire Police to benefit the children and families of CHaD.Rivalry between the two teams has been heating up since the New Hampshire Firefighters clinched their second consecutive title last year. The New Hampshire Police hope to recapture the trophy and ‘better locker room’ by filling their roster will new talent. Tryouts will be held on Thursday, November 11th and Tuesday, November 16th at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Once teams are finalized, supporters of every age group can partake in this spectacular event while raising money for a great cause. Fans can make a donation to a player’s fundraising page or team page at chadhockey.org. Tickets to the game can also be purchased through the website. “The New Hampshire Police and Firefighters exemplify the term ‘local hero.’ Not only do they protect the members of their communities, but they also protect the health of children by being a part of this event,” explained Elizabeth Clarke of CHaD Community Relations. “Regardless of the game’s outcome, children and families across New England will be the true winners since donations will fund vital services and programs at CHaD.” As New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital, The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) is committed to providing outstanding compassionate care for children and their families. Their physician expertise provides primary, specialty, and tertiary care to the children of New Hampshire, Vermont, and beyond, as northern New England’s children’s hospital. For patients living in southern and coastal New Hampshire, CHaD offers a comprehensive range of pediatric medical and surgical outpatient specialty services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester and at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital, Dover. |
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