New
Lynx Release (w. score btw)
by David Bailey
TORONTO LYNX MEDIA BRIEF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LYNX
HELP RAISE $30,000 FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS AND WIN HEARTS OF
AMERICANS!
October 2, 2001 – Toronto, ON - The Toronto Lynx office has
been flooded with e-mails and calls from our American neighbours thanking the
club for their selfless action in donating their time to help support relief
efforts. The Lynx players finished their season on September 7 and had already
cleaned out their lockers for the year when the club banded together and
answered the call of duty to raise money for those stricken by the terrorist
attacks on September 11. The players interrupted their off-seasons and traveled
to Rochester on Friday, September 21 to take on the Raging Rhinos in their "Old
Glory Game". With only one practice under their belts in the previous two weeks,
the Lynx were little match for the Rhinos who were busy preparing for the
playoffs and the defense of their A-League championship. Toronto lost 7-0 but
helped to raise over $30,000 US for the families of the victims. Nicole
Hartrell, the Club’s Chief Operating Officer was brought to tears when some fans
actually e-mailed Mayor Lastman praising the Lynx!
THE LYNX HONOUR
THEIR FINEST PLAYERS OF THE 2001 SEASON
The Toronto Lynx celebrated their
finest talent during their annual Player Awards Celebrations on September 7.
Perennial fan-favourite Brian Ashton claimed the Public Relations Award for his
tireless work in the Lynx community outreach programs and in particular, the
School program providing soccer presentations/clinics. David Di Placido walked
away with the Fan Favourite Award as selected by the fans and presented by the
Toronto Ultras, the Lynx’ grassroots fan club. Defensive star Mauricio Vincello
was selected Defensive Player of the Year and striker Juan Arango was named
Offensive Player of the Year. Rookie player and midfielder, Robbie Aristodemo
capped off a stellar season with his hometown club and was recognized as the
team MVP by members of the media.
2002 SPONSORSHIP DRIVE
The
2002 sponsorship drive is in full swing under the directorship of Mike LeBlanc
who has recently been promoted to head up the Sales and Marketing department
after 3 years of driving the Toronto Lynx community outreach programs in
Community Affairs. More and more businesses are showing interest in supporting
the Toronto Lynx’ mission of developing and showcasing Canadian Soccer talent
and reaching the mushrooming soccer communities in the GTA. "We’ve never had
this many corporate partnerships in place, this early in our sponsorship drive",
says Hartrell," Things are really looking good for next season."
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