AMERKS HOSTING ROC THE RIVERWAY NIGHT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION JANUARY 31
Team to wear Rochester-inspired specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit ADA’s Camp Aspire
Jan 22, 2025The Rochester Americans are honoring the city they call home as part of ROC the Riverway Night presented by American Diabates Association, supported by Sanofi on Friday, Jan. 31 when they host the Syracuse Crunch at The Blue Cross Arena.
Highlighting this year’s ROC the Riverway Night are the special-edition Rochester-inspired jerseys that will be auctioned off the week of the game to benefit Camp Aspire, a week-long overnight camp that provides invaluable experiences for children living with diabetes.
In partnership with the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp, Camp Aspire hosts more than 100 campers aged 8–17, offering a wide range of activities from rock climbing and ziplining to field sports, boating, fishing, swimming, and archery. Campers get to explore new adventures all while learning the critical skills needed to thrive with and manage their diabetes. Since 1949, the ADA has hosted thousands of children living with diabetes and their families across the country, offering a unique blend of adventure, education, mentorship, and fun.
“The support of the community means the world to us. Our goal is to help as many children as possible living with diabetes experience our life-changing ADA camps,” said Jeff Collins, the ADA’s executive director in Upstate New York.
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the game-worn jerseys, which feature Rochester’s trademark Flower City logo with crossed hockey sticks, through an online auction on DASH, a sports-focused online auction platform and partner of the Amerks.
The wavy waters found within the stripe that adorns the arms and chest are reminiscent of and pay tribute to the Finger Lakes region of which Western New York is widely known for.
To access the auction, visit www.amerks.com/auction or text “DASH” to 66866, click on the download link and install DASH on your mobile device. Fans can then create their own personal profile and select the Amerks as their favorite team to start bidding.
The auction will be open for bidding beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 and closes at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. Winners will be contacted directly.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. For 84 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).