RALEIGH, NC (January 21, 2016)—The Downtown Raleigh Alliance invites media coverage at the Ipreo Ice Rink on Wednesday, Jan. 27 when Bob Dumas of Raleigh’s top-rated radio morning show will host “Bob’s Buddies Skate.” The rink is located in Raleigh’s City Plaza in the heart of downtown and remains open through Jan. 31, 2016.
After being diagnosed with a tumor in 2007, Dumas started the Bob’s Buddies program to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF). On Jan. 27, 25% of all proceeds at the rink will be donated to PBTF. Festivities start when the rink opens at 4 p.m. that day.
In addition to the charity component, Bob and the Showgram will be on-site at the rink playing music, sharing success stories, and hosting giveaways.
PBTF, a world-wide organization, is the leading funder of childhood brain tumor research. They serve over 28,000 children living with a brain tumor and provide education and resources to families in addition to the $26 million invested in research since 1991.
For additional rink information and hours, weather-related closings, and blackout dates, please visit our website at www.RaleighWinterfest.com. The Ipreo Ice Rink is produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance in partnership with the City of Raleigh. Polar Ice House is contracted to manage the ice rink and its operations.
Special thanks to Ipreo Ice Rink sponsors: Title Sponsor, Ipreo; Holiday Tree Sponsor, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel; Main Stage Sponsor, Pepsi; Beverage Sponsor RA Jeffreys; Ride Sponsor, Food Lion; Santa’s Village Sponsor: Michelin; Media Partners, ABC11 Eyewitness News, and iHeart Radio; and Dasher Board Sponsors, Barton College, Carolina Ballet, Kimley Horn and Speedpro Imaging; Friend of Ipreo Ice Rink: Nando Media Company.
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About Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA):
DRA is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose mission is to continue the revitalization of Raleigh’s downtown. The Alliance enhances the quality of life and positively impacts the economic success of downtown through six core services: 1. Safety, Hospitality & Clean Ambassadors; 2. Strategic Branding & Community Communications; 3. Special Events Production; 4. Retail Attraction & Merchant Promotions; 5. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement; and 6. Strategic Planning. For more information about DRA, please visit www.YouRHere.com.