The Checkers are helping Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina in a number of ways. Learn how you can help now through our Opening Weekend on Oct. 18 and 19.

ONLINE AUCTION

An online auction featuring game-worn jerseys and other team-signed memorabilia is open now and will run through the Oct. 19 game. All proceeds will to go the American Red Cross. Click here to view items and make a bid.

MONETARY DONATIONS

Anyone who donates at least $25 to the Checkers Charitable Foundation now through Oct. 19 will receive a free ticket to our game on Saturday, Oct. 26. All collected donations will be forwarded to the American Red Cross. Please click here and scroll down to find donation options.

SUPPLY DRIVES

We’ve partnered with The Independence Fund to collect supplies during our Opening Weekend games on Oct. 18 and 19. Anyone who donates supplies at the game will receive a free ticket for our game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Click here for a list of most-needed supplies.

IN-GAME FUNDRAISERS

The Checkers will hold raffles and have other fundraising opportunities during the Opening Weekend games.

The Checkers Charitable Foundation will match the total of all donations received through these initiatives. In addition, Checkers ownership partner Michael Kahn has made a significant monetary donation to Samaritan’s Purse, and has also donated four truckloads of water through his company, Empire Distributors, Inc.