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April 1, 2010

 
Ninth Annual O’Brien & Gere vs. ARCADIS Hockey Game to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York
 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The ninth annual O’Brien & Gere vs. ARCADIS hockey game will take place Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Arena at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse, N.Y. Each year, the game benefits a cause that is close to the families and communities of both companies. This year, the game will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York.

O’Brien & Gere and ARCADIS employees have a fundraising goal of $25,000, which will allow them to name a room in the new CNY Ronald McDonald House in honor of Joseph James Marotta, an ARCADIS employee’s son who recently passed away from complications of H1N1. Marotta was five years old.

Admission to the hockey game is free, along with a reception to be held at the War Memorial Arena following the game.

A silent auction to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY is taking place through April 12 at 4 p.m. The auction features vacation packages, gift baskets and much more. To participate in the silent auction, visit www.obg.com/auction.

Discounted tickets for the Syracuse Crunch game on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., following the O’Brien & Gere vs. ARCADIS hockey game, are available by contacting Dorothy Hall at HallDM@obg.com.

For more information about the event, to learn about sponsorship opportunities or to make a donation, visit www.cnyronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/fundraising-events/obrien-gere-arcadis-hockey-game.

About ARCADIS: ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 15,000 employees and more than 2 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. For more information, visit www.arcadis-us.com.
 

About O’Brien & Gere: O’Brien & Gere is an employee-owned engineering and project delivery company with 850 scientists, engineers, construction, and operation personnel located in 30 offices across the U.S. With a 60-year history of applying technology and innovation, O’Brien & Gere is a leader in providing total environmental, water, and energy solutions. O’Brien & Gere’s integrated 360° life cycle delivery model reduces project cycle time and creates value for its industrial, municipal, federal and higher education sectors. For more information, visit www.obg.com.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York: Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY operates the 16-bedroom CNY Ronald McDonald House 24-hours a day, year-round as a “home away from home” for families whose children are hospitalized with serious illnesses or injuries. RMHC of CNY is planning to build a new, larger Ronald McDonald House that will allow the organization to help keep even more families with seriously ill children together. For more information or to donate, visit www.cnyronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

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