Get ready to lace up some roller skates or running shoes, the Arizona Coyotes are hosting a memorable event to recognize someone so dear to their organization.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The fourth annual “Skatin for Leighton” event will celebrate the life of Coyotes Ring of Honor inductee Leighton Accardo on Jan. 21, 2024.
Accardo is known by Arizona’s hockey community for her courageous battle on and off the ice.
In 2020, Accardo passed away at the age of nine from cancer, but enjoyed playing hockey and being a fan of the local NHL team here in the valley.
To commemorate her journey, the Coyotes and Phoenix Children’s Hospital formed a collaboration to raise donations for Arizona youth female hockey via the Leighton Accardo Scholarship Fund.
“We are excited to host our fourth annual Skatin’ for Leighton in celebration of a very special person to the entire Arizona Coyotes organization,” said Coyotes president and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez in a press release. “Leighton’s strength, courage and passion for hockey were an inspiration to our entire team. We are proud to work closely with our great partners at Phoenix Children’s and Arizona State University to keep her memory alive.”
Anyone is welcome to join in on skating, running or walking a track set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mountain America Stadium, the home of ASU football.
Additionally, there will also be food, music, prizes and games to enjoy from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Further Info
Youth ages six or older can race around the track, receive a t-shirt, take part of the infield activities and a bracelet for lap tracking for $49.
General admission will cost $20 for access to the festivities throughout the day with the t-shirt also included.
For Coyotes fans who can’t participate for whatever reason but wish to donate, CLICK HERE.
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Alec Cipollini is a reporter of the Arizona Coyotes and Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @AlecCipollini
