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Toledo to Hold Rockets for the Cure Day on Saturday, Feb. 18 vs. Western Michigan

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TOLEDO — Toledo will hold its fourth-annual "Rockets For the Cure" day on Saturday, Feb. 18, as the Midnight Blue & Gold host Western Michigan at Noon in Savage Arena. The game will help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio. The team encourages everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of cancer research.
 
Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for this event for only $3.00. The first 500 group tickets sold will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Registration deadline for the group rate is Friday, Feb. 17 at 5:00 p.m. and is based on availability.
 
A memorabilia raffle will take place during the game, along with an opportunity to purchase "Rockets for the Cure" t-shirts for only $10 each. Proceeds from the raffle and t-shirt sales will also benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio. Immediately following the MAC West Division showdown, guest emcee and Channel 11 anchor Chrys Peterson will host a live auction for the UT players' pink game jerseys.
 
Last season, Toledo raised a record $14,366.00 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, surpassing the previous year's total of $11,393.15. 

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