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Cade Webber Charity Hockey Game

 18 March 2006

 Final Score:  Media Jackals 8 – NM IceHoles 3

 SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico IceHoles Charitable Foundation and the Albuquerque/Santa Fe Media Jackals held the 7^th Annual NM IceHoles Charitable Hockey Game.  This yea’s event benefited the Cade Webber Fund.  Seven month old Cade was diagnosed with biliary atresia and requires a liver transplant. 

 The game itself was great entertainment for the 200+ fans in the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.  After a slow opening 10 minutes the Media Jackals unleashed their scoring lines and built a comfortable 4-1 lead.  The second half of the game was all Jackals as they went on to win the contest 8-3. 

 More importantly the game and event was a huge success for Cade Webber and his family.  More than $4,500 has been raised so far through the event.  Donations have continued to arrive and solicitations will continue in an effort to reach the $60,000 target. 

 While everyone involved stepped up and helped in this effort there are a few individuals who should be mentioned for their efforts.

 Bob Pope of the Santa Fe Roadrunners provided the outstanding facilities and support of the Chavez Center and the Roadrunners squad.  Bob was a great motivator and made sure the event was a success.

 Peter Olson led the charge for the Media Jackals and was a huge part of the success of this event.  Peter’s efforts created the media team that supported the entire effort.

 Glen Rosales of the Albuquerque Journal was the instigator of the event and advocate for the Webber family. 

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 Tony Poccia of Virtual Reality was outstanding in his efforts to promote and support the event.  Tony produced a TV public service announcement and was able to get 150 spots on local cable systems for the game.  His efforts were instrumental in putting 200+ fans in the stands.

 John Salazar of KOAT-TV in Albuquerque produced a terrific piece for his sportscast the week prior to the game.

 Eric Kahnert of KOB-TV featured the Webber Family on his Saturday morning broadcast. 

 Joe Hanson and the NM Hockey League were crucial to the evening’s success as well.  The players in the league and the league itself generously supported the game and fund through donations and filling out the rosters for each squad.

Special thanks to Al Hurricane for his performance of the national anthem .  What a way to start the game.

 We want to thank all of the players and Foundation members who made this a great evening.  Vince and Diana Hesch and Linda Davis for working the auction tables and generating such interest in the items including the autographed Mickey Mouse jersey. 

 TRUST FUND

The Children's Organ Transplant Association has established a trust fund for Cade Webber.  www.cota.org

 Any Wells Fargo Bank branch location will accept direct donations using account number 8096205060.

 Checks can also be mailed directly to the

Children’s Organ Transplant Association,
2501 COTA Drive,
Bloomington, IN  47403.

 Checks or money orders should be made payable to “COTA for Caden W.”  Secure credit card donations are also accepted online at www.cota.org.

Cade Webber Fund

Pledge and Donation Total

$16,355.00*

* as of August 21, 2006
*Includes donations received by COTA in Indiana since 18 March 2006

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