Missouri Mavericks To Host Fan Fest & Blood Drive

The Missouri Mavericks will be hosting their third annual Fan Fest on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Independence Events Center. All fans and media are invited to attend this free event.
The Mavericks will make special announcements throughout the day regarding the fan experience at Mavs' games. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in "Q & A" sessions with the Mavericks' staff, coaches and select players at the event. Throughout the day, there will also be many interactive games and events for children.
"We are looking forward to seeing our great fans at this year's Fan Fest," said Brent Thiessen, Mavericks President and General Manager. "This is always a great event to kickoff the season and we will strive to make this season the best yet."
Also during the Fan Fest, Mavericks' defenseman David Simoes will be teaming up with the American Red Cross for a blood drive. The cause became important to the defenseman when his daughter, Lucy, was born premature, and weighed just one pound, 10 ounces when she was delivered. Simoes said for him and his wife, seeing their newborn in a hospital, strapped to machines, "was definitely a scary time."
As part of her treatment, Lucy was given a blood transfusion. Upon receiving that transfusion Simoes said Lucy's color began to change and she began looking better and healthier. Now, she and her family are doing fine.
"In the end, it made her stronger and it brought my wife and I closer together," Simoes said.
You could help save a life, or prolong the life of someone in need.
"Even if your blood can't save someone, you're going to help someone regardless," David said.
"We are excited to partner with the American Red Cross and incorporate a blood drive this year at Fan Fest; it is a great opportunity for the Mavericks and our fans to make a difference," said Thiessen.  "David Simoes is leading the charge with the blood drive and his personal story is a moving one.  We hope that many of you will consider giving blood at this year's Fan Fest."
To make an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MAVERICKS.
The Fan Fest will also be the first time fans can purchase mini-plans for the Mavericks upcoming season.  Fans will have the choice of eight-plus or 16-plus game mini-plans and they will be on sale for the first time on September 8.
The Mavericks season schedule along with more details regarding Fan Fest will be announced in the coming weeks.