FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT presented by Horseshoe Casino Cleveland

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CLEVELAND, OH - April 19, 2012 - Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Horseshoe Casino Cleveland, marks the final home game of the Cavaliers 2011-12 season and another opportunity for the Cavs to say THANK YOU to the best fans in the NBA for their incredible support of the Wine & Gold. When the team tips off against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m., The Q will be pure FANdemonium as thousands of prizes totaling MORE THAN $1 MILLION are given away throughout the night!

Fans will have a chance to win amazing prizes, such as:

• FREE electricity for ONE YEAR, courtesy of FirstEnergy Solutions
  
  
• A brand new 2012 KIA Soul, courtesy of KIA
  
  
• VIP tickets to NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to see the #39 Quicken Loans car in action and a chance to meet driver Ryan Newman!
  
  

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“Fan Appreciation Night has become a signature event that gives the entire Cavaliers organization the opportunity to continue expressing our gratitude to the fans for their support throughout the season,” said Len Komoroski, Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena president. “The relationship we have with our fans is something we never, ever take for granted and we clearly understand that we need to work very hard to continue earning their support. Saying Thank You in a BIG way is a part of that.”

A Night of All for One and Fun for All!
Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Horseshoe Casino Cleveland, guarantees that every fan goes home with something, and it all begins the moment they walk through the door! Upon their arrival to The Q, each fan will receive an envelope filled with prize surprises – and that’s only the beginning! Spontaneously throughout the night, the ever-popular Cavs Prize Patrol will swarm The Q dispersing into the crowd an incredible assortment of great giveaways that will include gift certificates to local retailers and restaurants, t-shirts, pennants, hats and more! Additionally, special in-game giveaways will offer fans even more chances to take home great prizes that will include:

• Tickets to future Cavs, Lake Erie Monsters, Cleveland Gladiators and Canton Charge games
  
  
• FREE “Buffet for a Year” at the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
  
  
• Unique VIP opportunities to the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
  
  
• Ticket packages to great sports and entertainment events all over Ohio
  
  
• Team autographed memorabilia
  
  
• $1,000 cash giveaway, courtesy of Kasasa
  …and much, MUCH more!

Cavs Players Give the Shirts Off Their Backs and Shoes Off Their Feet! Continuing a Fan Appreciation tradition, 30 lucky fans will be chosen at random to come down to center court immediately following the game, where Cavs players will literally giveaway their game-worn jerseys and shoes (15 fans will receive jerseys and 15 fans will receive shoes).

FREE JOYRIDES on Gateway Plaza, courtesy of Cub Cadet!
Cub Cadet, the leader in premium quality outdoor equipment, is challenging Cavs fans to strap on their driving gloves and take the ultimate Cub Cadet Test Drive Challenge! Starting at noon until 7:00 p.m. on Gateway Plaza (between The Q and Progressive Field), fans can take a spin and experience firsthand the most advanced and innovative tractors and zero-turn riders featured in Cub Cadet’s 2012 product line. There will be giveaways and prizes, and fans that take a test drive will receive a free Cub Cadet Test Drive Challenge t-shirt.

Fan Appreciation Pride, CavsNation Wide!
For fans who can’t make it to Wednesday’s game, all subscribers to Cavaliers Insider, the team’s official, free email newsletter, will have the chance to win a variety of prizes! Fans who aren’t already “Insiders” can sign up by visiting cavs.com before the game to be entered to win.

Tickets for the Wednesday, April 25th Cavs vs. Washington Wizards game and Fan Appreciation Night are available at Cavs.com, charge-by-phone at 1-800-820-CAVS, in person at the Quicken Loans Arena box office or at any one of Discount Drug Mart’s 58 northern Ohio locations.

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