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For each person attending the women's hockey opening game against Northeastern University Oct. 19, $1 will be given to the Cornell United Way campaign.

Friends of the United Way of Tompkins County will give $1 for every person who attends the women’s hockey team’s opening game against Northeastern University, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at Lynah Rink, in support of Cornell’s United Way campaign.

Alyssa Gagliardi ’14 and Jessica Campbell ’14, co-captains of Cornell’s four-time defending ECAC and Ivy League champion team, hope the fundraising challenge game will help Cornell women’s hockey break its all-time attendance record and surpass its previous United Way fundraising efforts.

“We know we are fortunate to be Cornell students and to live in Ithaca,” said Gagliardi. “We have a responsibility to help our community in every way possible.” Campbell noted that the team has “very much appreciated” the support from Tompkins County residents, including girls in youth hockey. “We hope you can come support us on opening day and help United Way at the same time,” she said.

Raffles will be held and prizes given. Tickets: $6 general admission adults; $5 senior citizens; $4 Cornell staff and children K-12; Cornell students: free after signing up for the Big Red Sports Pass. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, go to the women's hockey tickets section of the Cornell Big Red Tickets page.

United Way pledge cards have been distributed to all Cornell students, staff and faculty members, who can also pledge online to the Cornell United Way campaign.