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The women of the Tucson Roller Derby do a lot of pushing and shoving on the track, and they are just as passionate off the track for local charities, and their efforts are helping non-profits when they need it most.
Each month, the Tucson Roller Derby League selects one or two charities for benefit, setting up tables at their games where participants and game-viewers can donate items. December’s charities are Toys for Tots and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and the league is hopeful that they will collect a sizeable contribution.
“We will have a table set up at our game (this month) and people can come in and bring donations for each charity,” said Brandy Holden of the Tucson Roller Derby. “Last year, our table for Toys for Tots was overflowing with toys, and because this month is a big time for eating, we decided to give to those who don’t get to have that experience.”
Jack Parris of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona said they need all the help they can get this year. “We need all we can do because demand is up tremendously this year, and our food donations are down significantly,” Parris said.
The Tucson Roller Derby game on Dec. 17 is at Bookman’s Event Center, 5120 S. Julian Dr. Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 at the door. Buy a pre-sale ticket from any skater, or at Red Garter Bar & Grill, 3143 E. Speedway Blvd., Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. or PopCycle, 422 N. 4th Ave.
Find out more about TRD league and a schedule of games at TucsonRollerDerby.com. To make a donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona or Toys for Tots, visit CommunityFoodBank.com or ToysForTots.org.
