Terry Leahy is the “Voice of the Mavericks” and for the three biggest games in the history of UNO Hockey, he was right where he needed to be. Not providing color commentary on the radio at the NCAA Regionals or at the Frozen Four. Instead, he was at his wife’s bedside.
On March 16, 2015, Sheila Leahy was diagnosed with Stage 4 single cell carcinoma, an incurable cancer. Sheila had lost her job a few years ago, and her medical expenses are adding up quickly.
A fundraising event for Sheila and Terry Leahy will be held on Friday, May 15 at the Holy Cross Gym, 4837 Woolworth, from 5-11 p.m. A goodwill donation will be accepted at the door, and the evening will feature a dinner and a dance, plus silent auction and raffles.
Donations for the silent auction and raffles have come in from former UNO Hockey players, the broadcasting community, and businesses all around Omaha. Gift cards have been donated by Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear, Mama’s Pizza, Ted & Wally’s, Papio Fun Park, Lauritzen Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Sullivan’s, Learning HQ, and many more. Aksarben Cinema donated two “Movie Night for 2” certificates for two movie admissions, two popcorns, and two drinks. Residence Inn in Aksarben Village donated a gift certificate for a free night stay. Donations of sports memorabilia includes a signed Ozzie Smith baseball, a Sports Illustrated autographed by Doug McDermott, and a Jeff Hoggan signed 8x10.
A GoFundMe campaign for the couple has raised $13,000 from 156 people in just over two weeks:
http://www.gofundme.com/skp47g
On March 16, 2015, Sheila Leahy was diagnosed with Stage 4 single cell carcinoma, an incurable cancer. Sheila had lost her job a few years ago, and her medical expenses are adding up quickly.
A fundraising event for Sheila and Terry Leahy will be held on Friday, May 15 at the Holy Cross Gym, 4837 Woolworth, from 5-11 p.m. A goodwill donation will be accepted at the door, and the evening will feature a dinner and a dance, plus silent auction and raffles.
Donations for the silent auction and raffles have come in from former UNO Hockey players, the broadcasting community, and businesses all around Omaha. Gift cards have been donated by Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear, Mama’s Pizza, Ted & Wally’s, Papio Fun Park, Lauritzen Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Sullivan’s, Learning HQ, and many more. Aksarben Cinema donated two “Movie Night for 2” certificates for two movie admissions, two popcorns, and two drinks. Residence Inn in Aksarben Village donated a gift certificate for a free night stay. Donations of sports memorabilia includes a signed Ozzie Smith baseball, a Sports Illustrated autographed by Doug McDermott, and a Jeff Hoggan signed 8x10.
A GoFundMe campaign for the couple has raised $13,000 from 156 people in just over two weeks:
http://www.gofundme.com/skp47g
It's amazing to see the list of former players who have donated on the GoFundMe page.
In addition, cash/check donations are being accepted in the name of “Fundraiser for Sheila” at any First National Bank branch.
Please plan to attend next Friday's event! And help spread the word by sharing this blog post, tweeting about it, or sharing the event on Facebook.
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