Contact: Tammy Gilpin-Ripp, Director of Marketing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 414.358.2678 ext. 201 tammygr@mksc.org
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 13, 2012) – To raise dollars for the purchase and installation of new bleachers to its largest and highest profile outdoor stadium prior to the Spring 2012 outdoor season (per compliancy regulations issued by the State of Wisconsin), the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, a nonprofit organization, announces a number of fundraisers to help achieve its $130,000 fundraising goal.
* Starting Monday, February 13th, raffle tickets will be sold for $10 each at the Uihlein Soccer Park (7101 W. Good Hope Rd.) front desk for a chance to win one $5,000 Funjet Vacations trip for four to Riviera Maya, Mexico including round-trip airfare for four and a 7-night stay at the all inclusive RIU Palace Riviera Maya (two rooms).
* On Tuesday, February 28th, California Pizza Kitchen at Bayshore Town Center from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. will donate 20% of the day’s sales for dine-in or take-out orders to the Milwaukee Kickers. Flyer is required for donation.
* On Wednesday, March 7th, join the Kickers as they make a fundraising splash at the new Splash Studio painting bar in the Historic Third Ward from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. as attendees learn to create their own masterpieces while enjoying a glass of beer, wine or soda. Splash founder and president Marla Hahn is generously hosting this fun and exciting pre-grand opening event especially for the Milwaukee Kickers. Tickets are $35 and include three hours of studio time, paint supplies including smock, paint instruction, cleanup, one complimentary drink and your masterpiece to take home with you at the end of the night. All of the evening’s ticket proceeds will be donated to the Milwaukee Kickers. The number of painters is limited to 50 guests (first come, first served) so register today!
* On Tuesday, March 20th, make your dinner plans at one of two Qdoba locations (12345 W. Capitol Drive in Wauwatosa or 510 W. Silver Spring Drive in Glendale) and 10% of sales from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. will be donated to the Milwaukee Kickers. Flyer is required for donation.
* On Friday, March 30th, start you weekend off right by joining the Milwaukee Kickers for a relaxing beer and cheese pairing event at Sprecher Brewery in Glendale from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and 50% of the $20 event ticket will be donated to the Milwaukee Kickers. Registration is required.
For event flyers or to register for the fundraisers, contact Tammy Gilpin-Ripp, Director of Marketing, at tammygr@mksc.org.
ABOUT MILWAUKEE KICKERS SOCCER CLUB
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, a nonprofit organization and unifying force in the community, has strived to enrich the lives of adults and youth in the greater Milwaukee area by providing soccer to everyone no matter their size, shape, gender, race, or socioeconomic status for more than 40 years. The club serves more than 6,000 members through recreational and select teams in 13 communities across southeast Wisconsin each year, and is committed to ensuring everyone can continue to play soccer while instilling a lifelong passion for the game. For more information, visit mksc.org .
