Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Auction of Packer tickets will benefit charity

With the intent of raising funds to help the National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society-Wisconsin Chapter, an Ohio business executive has donated two tickets to this Sunday's NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants at Lambeau Field.

Tom Carlson, who resides in Beavercreek, Ohio, and works for ABF Freight System, has put his tickets for sale online. This is the second week in a row that he has donated his seats at Lambeau Field.

Carlson, an avid snowmobiler, will be participating in the Society's 2008 MS Snowmobile Tour at Northern Lights Casino, Jan. 31-Feb. 4, and said wanted to do something special to draw attention and support to the mission.

"I would have loved to have attended both playoff games in Green Bay," Carlson said. "My children, siblings, and friends would all have loved to attend as well. Sometimes sacrifices are simple for those of us with relatively good health. This was my way of contributing and trying to drive awareness to find a cure for a world free of MS."

To bid on the tickets, visit www.wisMS.org.

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