Amherst Leisure Services presents WinterFest Challenge Cup
at the Mullins Center
February 5, 2018 –
6:30-8:00pm
with Skating Club of
Amherst 50th Year Exhibition from 5:30-6:15pm
The
WinterFest All-Stars face off against the Franklin County Sheriff's Department!
Watch an action-packed game unfold on the ice between two local teams, each
playing for a worthy cause. This is a free event but donations of any amount are
appreciated. All proceeds will go to the charity foundation of the winning
team. The teams will be playing for the following charities, respectively:
The Mission of Wounded
Warrior Project®: Honoring and empowering Wounded Warriors, our vision is to
foster the most successful, well adjusted generation of wounded service members
in our nation's history.
The Sergeant Jacob
Garmalo Memorial Foundation: Sergeant Jacob Garmalo brought a caring and
compassionate presence to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office that was valued
by both staff and the men incarcerated there. His character was exemplary and
commanded respect for himself and those around him. Always willing to listen,
he worked closely with the men and fought against stigma and shame, spurned
being judgmental, and worked to bring out the best in everyone. Jacob’s
youthful energy, drive and motivation helped the men rise to the challenges of
everyday life, and he was a beacon of hope, brightening the days of those
around him. Jacob had a dream and vision to help individuals successfully
recover from the hardships in life that led to their incarceration. Tragically,
Jacob’s life ended in 2016 in a motorcycle accident at the young age of 21. The
goal of this foundation is to continue his legacy and keep his vision alive.
Come out to support both
teams on the ice this Monday night! And be sure to come an hour early to watch
the Skating Club of Amherst perform a special routine in celebration of
WinterFest and their 50 year anniversary!
Contacts:
Barb Bilz,
Amherst Leisure Services: bilzb@amherstma.gov 413-259-3138
John Coelho, Cherry Hill
Golf Course: CoelhoJ@amherstma.gov 413-531-3587
