United Community Bank Ice on Main donations to send local children to Camp Courage

Four weeks left to purchase gloves, socks and T-shirts for charity

GREENVILLE, SC – More than $1,000 has already been raised to help send children with cancer or blood disorders to Camp Courage as a result of donations collected from the sale of gloves, socks and T-shirts at United Community Bank Ice on Main. Organizers are challenging visitors to double that number in the next four weeks.

“We are so pleased with the public’s continued support of United Community Bank Ice on Main and our partner charity, Camp Courage,” said Michelle Seaver, President of Greenville County for the bank. “More than 8,000 skaters and countless visitors have come to the rink during the first half of the skating season. Their generosity in purchasing commemorative items already means more children will get to go to Camp Courage for free this summer. We hope to at least double this donation amount by the last day of the season on Jan. 19.”

This is the first time in the ice skating rink’s four-season history that commemorative items are available for sale. All proceeds from the sale of gloves, socks and T-shirts will be donated to Camp Courage, a local recreational program for children with cancer and blood disorders. The week-long summer camp offers children the opportunity to be away from the hospital or clinic to do outdoor activities like archery, climbing, dancing, fishing, karaoke, sewing and swimming.

“Camp Courage is a place where our campers have a truly normal camp experience with the benefit of having around-the-clock medical care from the medical professionals who know them best,” said Jamie Stover, Certified Child Life Specialist and Camp Courage Director for BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center.

“It is a place where the campers understand each other and can relate to one another no matter what healthcare journey they have experienced. Camp Courage truly is a place like no other,” added Stover. “Without the support of our community and groups that come to know and love Camp Courage, we could not provide our camp experience to our families totally free of charge.”

Gloves and socks cost $5 a pair, and T-shirts are sold for $30 (adult sizes) and $25 (child sizes). Gloves and socks are available for sale at the rink. T-shirts can be purchased at COAST Apparel, located at 3217 Augusta Road in Greenville, and during special events at the rink when noted.

To learn more about Camp Courage, visit www.bilocharitiesphoc.com/camp-courage.php.

About United Community Bank Ice on Main

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, S.C., United Community Bank Ice on Main is an open-air ice skating rink — the only one of its kind in Greenville. Since 2011, more than 50,500 skaters have enjoyed Greenville’s greatest holiday tradition. United Community Bank Ice on Main is located on the Village Green at Main@Broad, 206 S. Main St. in Greenville. For details about opening hours, ticket prices and season events, please visit www.iceonmain.com.

All tickets include an entry code for the “Skate Your Way to Broadway” sweepstakes sponsored by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and The Peace Center. Enter at www.SkateYourWaytoBroadway.com for a chance to win a trip for two to New York City, tickets to skate at Rockefeller Center, tickets to see Wicked in Greenville and on Broadway, and a $500 prepaid MasterCard from United Community Bank.