PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10. 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY - Blue Cross RiverRink:
When: Thursday, February 13
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Blue Cross RiverRink
Festival Pier
Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19123
What: Helping others is the theme of a great night on skates at
the Blue Cross RiverRink when approximately 50 kids from
St. Vincent's (ages 8 to 11) will enjoy this annual ice
skating party, planned to benefit their orphanage by the
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 25.
Open to families, this benefit skating party costs only $10 a person for three hours of ice skating, rental skates, free hot chocolate and soft pretzels. The fee covers the costs for the kids from St. Vincent's and raises money for the school as well.
Background: The A.O.H. is the nation's oldest Catholic fraternal organization. The A.O.H. is open to Roman Catholic men or women of Irish birth of descent. The A.O.H.'s motto is "friendship, unity & Christian charity." With that in mind Thomas J. Lally Division 25 has been very active in our charitable work since our inception in June of 2000. The division has played an integral in Philadelphia County Board initiatives such as the Jeanie Johnston Project, the Irish Memorial and most importantly the Hibernian Hunger Project. Their involvement with the children of Saint Vincent's Orphanage has been one of the most rewarding experiences for our membership highlighted by The 3rd Annual Family Skating Party with the children of the orphanage. This program is planned to continue for years and years to come.
For more information on the Blue Cross RiverRink, call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.