Fundraisers
The Kids ‘N Community Foundation has increased its impact in the community thanks to unique and interactive fundraising opportunities for our fans. The success of these events, as well as other fundraisers throughout the year, relies on support from fans and Hurricanes players, coaches, front office executives, broadcasters and staff who attend each major fundraiser. For information on any of the Carolina Hurricanes Kids 'N Community Foundation special events, please contact the Community Relations Department at (919) 861-2300 or send us an email.
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Auctions
 Silent auctions are held at every home game throughout the season. Place the highest bid to take home autographed game-worn jerseys, game-used sticks, gloves, helmets, pucks, replica jerseys, pennants, framed photographs and more. Visit the Kids 'N Community Foundation kiosk adjacent to Section 129. The auction ends five minutes into the second intermission.
Out-of-town bids are accepted for game-night auctions if received within 24 hours of auction start. Send us an email to submit an out-of-town bid.
The 2011-12 silent auctions generated $136,000 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. Highlights include Rod Brind’Amour Night jerseys, a game-used Jeff Skinner stick and many more unique autographed items.
NHL Online Auctions are held regularly on the main NHL site. Jerseys, pucks, game-used equipment, replica sticks, commemorative night jerseys, photos and more are available throughout the year. All proceeds from the online auction go to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The 2011-12 total for online auctions was $27,648. |
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Carolina Ale House
 Points for Kids
Through Points for Kids, the Carolina Ale House joins the effort to raise money for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation by donating $100 for each point the Hurricanes obtain in the NHL standings. During the 2011-12 season, Carolina Ale House donated $10,000 to the Kids 'N Community Foundation. The Hurricanes are grateful for the generosity and support of the Carolina Ale House.
Paper Hearts and Magnet Campaign
The 2013 campaign will run from Feb. 1 through Feb.28. All eleven local Ale House locations will participate, including the Charlotte, Wilmington, Greenville, Fayetteville and Jacksonville restaurants. Each location will sell paper hearts for $1 and magnetic hearts for $3.
The Ale House set a new record in 2012 and raised a total of $21,168 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation.
Please visit a Carolina Ale House location in February and purchase a paper heart or magnet! To find a location near you, please visit this page.
We thank the Carolina Ale House for their continued support, as well as all of those who contributed to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation this year by purchasing a heart or magnet. |
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Kids 'N Community Golf Tournament
 The Kids 'N Community Golf Tournament is held each year at Prestonwood Country Club. The 2011 golf tournament raised $106,000 for the Foundation. Golf participants and guests are treated to a preseason Hurricanes game and a tournament pairings party following the game in the Arena Club with Hurricanes players, coaches and staff.
Each participant is paired with a Carolina Hurricanes player, coach, or broadcaster for a day on the course. Following the tournament, we host a reception to announce the tournament winners.
For more information on the tournament, please e-mail communityrelations@carolinahurricanes.com.
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Skate With the Canes
 The 2013 Skate with the Canes will be Feb. 15 from 6-9 p.m. at PNC Arena.
During this annual event, attendees and players rotate through an autograph session, a locker room tour/photograph session and a skating session with Hurricanes players. This is a great family event to experience skating with Hurricanes players on the PNC Arena ice.
Tickets for the event are $75 each and include food and beverage, ice skate rentals and a premium gift upon arrival. Other entertainment includes the Eye Care Associates Storm Squad, slap shot booth and Stormy. Every ticket purchased includes a tax receipt. All proceeds from the event benefit the Kids 'N Community Foundation.
Tickets can be purchased through Caniac Account Manager, PNC Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster or by calling (919) 861-5474. All patrons must have a ticket to enter the event, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2012 Skate with the Canes was a sold out event. Click here for a recap of the event, which features a photo gallery and video. |
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Casino Night & Wine Tasting presented by PNC
 Join the Carolina Hurricanes as we travel “Around the World” for the 8th Annual Casino Night & Wine Tasting presented by PNC on March 22 from 7-11 p.m. The annual Casino Night & Wine Tasting will be an evening full of fun and excitement as more than 400 guests are afforded the opportunity to mingle with Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches, staff and front office executives. Prepare to travel around to different countries, experiencing diverse cultures, foods and traditions. Hurricanes players and their wives will host the event at PNC Arena.
The night features a wine tasting, as well as casino gaming tables with Hurricanes players serving as dealers. There are also silent and live auction items that contribute to the excitement and success of the night. This is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Kids 'N Community Foundation.
Tickets will go on sale Jan. 24 and will be available via Caniac Account Manager, Ticketmaster, PNC Arena Box Office or by calling (919) 861-5494.
The 2012 "Winter Wonderland" Casino Night & Wine Tasting was a sold-out event. Click here for a recap of the event, which features a photo gallery and video. |
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Hurricanes Alumni Fantasy Game
 Last season, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted its first ever Alumni Fantasy Game on April 1, 2012, at PNC Arena. For a recap of the event, which includes video, please click here. Fans could sign up to play alongside former Hurricanes players in an action packed hockey game. The $1,500 entry fee included participation in the game, a personalized, authentic Hurricanes jersey, a DVD of the game called by John Forslund, access for four people to a post-game cocktail reception and four lower-level tickets to a Hurricanes’ home game. Participants played with Rod Brind’Amour, Ron Francis, Glen Wesley, Jessie Boulerice, Robert Kron, Tripp Tracy, Shane Willis, Aaron Ward, Steven Halko and Steve Rice. The event raised $50,634 for the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. |
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We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon
 The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce / Greater Raleigh Sports Council hosts the We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon annually at PNC Arena to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. This event, which always a sell-out, provides participants with an inside look at the upcoming season and lunch with Hurricanes players, coaches, front office staff and broadcasters. Last year, the luncheon contributed $15,000 to the Kids 'N Community Foundation.
For table information, call the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce / Greater Raleigh Sports Council at (919) 664-7070. |
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Mystery Puck Fundraiser
 Each season, the Carolina Hurricanes' wives and girlfriends headline a mystery puck campaign to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. This year we will feature four mystery pucks:
- Mardi Gras: Feb. 1
- Thank You, Military: March 9
- Stormy’s Birthday: April 20
- Thank You, Caniacs: April 25
Each puck is autographed by a Carolina Hurricanes player, but fans don't find out who signed their puck until after purchase. Pucks are sold at a set price of $30 and added nearly $45,000 to the Kids ‘N Community Foundation fundraising efforts last season. |
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