Hockey fundraiser donates $8,000 to National MS Society

Posted August 01, 2018 11:00 pm

Submitted by Silvia Miyares

The high school and adult players who took part in the scrimmage matches at the recent Puck MS fundraiser, hosted by Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills. Courtesy of Silvia Miyares

Local hockey players hit the ice recently to raise money to fight multiple sclerosis.

The event, hosted by the Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills, was called Puck MS. It included two hockey games - one for players younger than 21 and one for ages 21 and older - as well as an open skate for all attendees and performances from two live bands, Bad Idea and The Purple Drapes.

All proceeds from the event were donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter.

This year the event raised a record-breaking total of $8,000 to help improve the lives of those with multiple sclerosis and help in MS research.

For more information about Puck MS, visit puckms.com.

For information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/ILD, or www.facebook.com/MSGreaterIL.

Members of the high school teams eagerly watch the puck drop starting a match at Puck MS. Courtesy of Silvia Miyares

Puck MS raffle prizes included gift certificates to Move Studio and Club Spin of Lincolnshire, Blackhawks tickets, Wolves tickets, Packers tickets, Cubs tickets, Apple watches and iPads. Courtesy of Silvia Miyares

The band Bad Idea performs for players and supporters at the Puck MS fundraiser. Courtesy of Silvia Miyares

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.