App. Wireless, Walter’s and EKB giving away car at Jan. 21 basketball games

 
 
App. Wireless, Walter’s and EKB giving away car at Jan. 21 basketball games  
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September 30, 2009
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Three local businesses are coming together to allow one Pikeville College basketball fan the opportunity to win a 2010 Toyota Camry.

On Appalachian Wireless Night, the cell-phone provider will unite with Walter’s Toyota and East Kentucky Broadcasting to give away the Camry during halftime of the men’s basketball game when the Bears and Lady Bears play Georgetown College.

The games are Thursday night, Jan. 21, 2010 at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, beginning at 6 p.m.

That is only one of the events taking place that night. The companies and Pikeville College have announced plans to set a new attendance record for an NAIA basketball game as the longtime rivals meet in Pikeville.

These announcements were made at a Wednesday morning press conference at the Expo Center where the new Pikeville College logo was unveiled at center court of the basketball floor.

“One thing I’ve learned already this basketball season, and it hasn’t even started,” said Kelly Wells, head coach of the Bears. “If you get Danny VanHoose involved in something, big things are going to happen.”

VanHoose is the Director of Marketing for Appalachian Wireless, who has spearheaded the efforts of Jan. 21.

To win the Toyota, fans can register by texting “TOYO” to 8696 from their Appalachian Wireless phones. On Jan. 21, six lucky texters will be finalists for the automobile and given a key. One of the keys will start the car and that person will drive away from the games in the car that very night.

“We’re very excited about this and hope those who do not currently use Appalachian Wireless as their cell-phone provider to give us the opportunity to earn their business,” said VanHoose. “I will guarantee they will not be disappointed.”

The premium short code number is up and running now, and with every call, Appalachian Wireless customers will be registered with the opportunity to win the car.

“We encourage everyone to get behind Pikeville College by showing your support for this great institution,” VanHoose said.

Season tickets for Pikeville College basketball games are on sale now. Tickets are $85 for all Pikeville College basketball nights, which will include all men’s and women’s games and select high school basketball games as well.

For more information, contact Coach Kelly Wells at 606/218-5352 or visit the Appalachian Wireless Ticket Booth at the Expo Center.

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