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Riders launch plaza to honour fans at new stadium

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are building a monument wall to represent the fans, the team announced Thursday. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are building a monument wall to represent the fans, the team announced Thursday.

The three granite structure will allow for a number of fans to have their names engraved on one side of each wall for a contribution of $300 or more to the Build the Pride Capital Campaign.

The Build the Pride Capital Campaign is a campaign by the Riders to help support the team’s financial obligations. The Riders will dish out over $45 million for the construction of new Mosaic Stadium and team facilities.

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The team will also be raising money for the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation to support charitable projects around Regina.

“Over the past couple of years we have had many inquiries from fans who wanted to support the stadium project,” Roughrider President & CEO Craig Reynolds said.

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“Through working with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation and the City of Regina, fans will be able to show their support for this incredible new stadium, a community use facility and new home of the Roughriders. We have designed an inspiring plaza that will celebrate our incredible fan base while providing permanent recognition to fans for their generous contribution to the Build The Pride Capital Campaign.”

Donations to the campaign will be eligible for a charitable tax receipt. The charitable contribution will be made to the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

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