Fans can visit the first responder activities throughout the concourse including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Akron Police Department, Public Safety Corps Program, Columbus Police Therapy Dog Unit, and Franklin County Bomb Squad robot, Franklin County Therapy Dogs and Delaware County EMS.
During pregame warmups, Blue Jackets players will wear special jerseys featuring first responder patches. The Blue Jackets Foundation will then have the autographed jerseys and sticks available to acquire through a raffle and auction. Whether attending the game or at home, fans can text CBJAUCTION to 76278 or visit cbjauction.givesmart.com to participate. The team will also practice with First Responder Night warmup pucks which will be on sale at the Blue Jackets Foundation kiosk, located near sections 110-111 on the main concourse, along with a "We Respond" first responders t-shirt.
Fans can also support the local nonprofit, Will Battle, through the Blue Jackets Foundation's 50/50 Raffle presented by Kemba Financial Credit Union. Will Battle provides support and assistance in various forms to first responders to lower stress and the suicide rate. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bluejackets.com/5050raffle.
As a thank you to first responders, the Blue Jackets offer a special theme night ticket which includes tickets to the game, access to experience main concourse interactive stations and a First Responder-themed Blue Jackets jersey. A portion of every theme ticket sold will be donated to the First Responders' Bridge whose mission is to support all active and retired Ohioan First Responders and their families, loved ones, or caregivers who are experiencing, or have experienced, any traumatic or life-altering event. To purchase a theme night ticket, visit
BlueJackets.com/FirstResponders
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To learn more about First Responders Night, visit
www.BlueJackets.com/FirstRespondersNight
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