Griffins raise charity record during 2006-07 season

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins announced that their community programs and charitable efforts during the 2006-07 American Hockey League season generated a record total of more than $320,000 for various schools, organizations and nonprofits throughout West Michigan.

The Griffins Youth Foundation was the primary beneficiary of the team’s endeavors. These funds were garnered primarily through the annual golf classic, the fourth annual Great Skate at Rosa Parks Circle, the “Back in Black” jersey auction on Feb. 17 and the March 12 Tip-A-Griffin event held at the Gilmore Collection of Restaurants… MORE