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January 23, 2023

K-WINGS HOST MOMENTOUS ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS GAME SUNDAY

Kalamazoo raises the bar again in ‘Cause Game’ lineup with Alzheimer’s Awareness game Sunday.

KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, are excited to make history once again, as their elite Cause Game lineup continues Sunday at 3 p.m. EST with the organization’s first Alzheimer’s Awareness Game, presented by Bronson Healthcare.

Alzheimer's impacts more than 6 million people, and Kalamazoo is ecstatic to be at the forefront of Professional Hockey’s fight to increase understanding, diagnosis and support for memory loss. 

“This game is very near and dear to my heart, as my family is impacted by Alzheimer’s,” said Toni Will, Kalamazoo Wings general manager and governor. “My mother is currently living with Alzheimer's, and this disease is prominent inside the Kalamazoo community. With the support of Bronson Health, we are proud to raise awareness and support everyone whom the Alzheimer’s disease touches via this game.”

Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. 

Sunday marks a pillar moment of support for all Alzheimer’s patients, families and caregivers - while equipping fans with the knowledge base of early detection signs and assets in the local community.

The first 1,000 fans will receive a pair of K-Wings fuzzy socks, and there will be a postgame skate with the players immediately following the game (*$5 skate rentals available). Tickets to the event can be purchased HERE!

Upcoming Cause Game Lineup at Wings Event Center

Jan. 26: First Responders Night, presented by Summit Fire Protection, at 7 p.m.

Jan. 28: Alzheimer's Awareness, presented by Bronson, at 3 p.m.

Feb. 2: Black Heritage Celebration at 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: Hockey for Her, presented by Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan at 7 p.m.

Feb. 10: Pink Ice at 7 p.m.

Kalamazoo is back in action Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST versus the Fort Wayne Komets (19-16-1-2) for First Responders Night and $3 Friday at Wings Event Center. Tickets to the game can be purchased HERE.

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Join the K-Wings for Pink Ice, presented by Bronson, on Feb. 10 and catch the month's best deal with the Stick it to Cancer Ticket package! Get (4) four tickets to the game and (4) silicone bracelets with 10% of the package cost donated to Bronson Health Foundation for just $49. Click HERE to secure your package now!

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The Kalamazoo Wings are a professional hockey team located in southwest Michigan that has been a staple in the Kalamazoo, MI professional sports landscape since 1974. The K-Wings compete in the ECHL and are the AA affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks and the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks. Kalamazoo plays their 36 regular season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.

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