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BlueClaws Raise Over $5,500 in Pink Jersey Auction

May 24, 2010

Sunday’s Lakewood BlueClaws post-game pink jersey auction raised $5,535 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Central and South Jersey, the American Cancer Society’s “Strides Against Breast Cancer” and BlueClaws Charities.

The auction was originally scheduled for Mother’s Day (May 9th), but was pushed back two weeks when the May 9th game went 15 innings.

“We’re very happy to raise so much money to help these outstanding causes,” said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. “The BlueClaws, the Komen Foundation, and the American Cancer Society are all very appreciative of the fans that bid and donated their money to help fight breast cancer.”

BlueClaws pitcher Nick Hernandez’s jersey went for $800, the highest bid of the day.

The team’s next jersey auction will be held on June 17th, when the BlueClaws host a BlueClaws World Cup jersey auction on Soccer Night.

The team will also host jersey auctions on July 10th (BruceClaws on Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night) and July 29th (Goonies jerseys on 25th Anniversary of the Goonies Appreciation Night).

Charities can receive a portion of the proceeds from a BlueClaws jersey auction through the team’s Community Partners Program. Interested area non-profits that take part in a BlueClaws fundraiser receive exposure through the team’s game program plus stadium signage. Community Partners can then apply to receive additional money through the program.

Interested charities can contact Jim DeAngelis at 732-901-7000 ext 114 or email jdeangelis@blueclaws.com.

BlueClaws Charities contributed over $150,000 to area non-profits and fundraising events in 2009.

The Lakewood BlueClaws are in their 10th season of providing family fun and entertainment at the Jersey Shore. The BlueClaws, who won the South Atlantic League title in 2009, have led the league and New Jersey in attendance in each year of existence.

Tagged as : American Cancer Society, Cancer Awareness, Charitable Foundations, Charity Auctions/Raffles, Donations, Fundraising Opportunities, Jersey Shore BlueClaws, New Jersey, Philadelphia Phillies, South Atlantic League, Supporting the Community, Susan G Komen for the Cure, Women's Health { }

Tribute to the Peanut Night Supports Central Virginia Food Bank

May 22, 2010

On Tuesday, May 18, the Richmond Flying Squirrels teamed up with the VA Peanut Growers to raise awareness about peanuts and the need for peanut butter for the Central Virginia Food Bank. People that brought a jar of peanut butter to the game to donate to the Central Virginia Food Bank were entered into a drawing to win an authentic Flying Squirrels practice jersey. Along with raising awareness about a great organization that is in constant need of support, we had a lot of fun as well as we were not only joined by two peanut mascots (one from the Virginia Peanut Festival & one from VA Diner) but also Peanuts characters Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy! Samples of peanuts were distributed to our fans as fun was had by all in a tribute to one of Virginia’s most well known foods, the peanut!

Two happy Squirrels fans donating for a great cause!
Peanut Mascots helping with an on-field contest-Peanut Ring Toss!

Tagged as : Children's Health and Development, Eastern League, Food Drives, Men's Health, Public Recognition/Celebrations/Events, Richmond Flying Squirrels, San Francisco Giants, Supporting the Community, Virginia, Women's Health { }

FLYING TIGERS GO PINK TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MARY KAY FOUNDATION

May 15, 2010

The Lakeland Flying Tigers Pink in the Park Night on May 1 at Joker Marchant Stadium helped the Mary Kay Foundation raise over $12,000 for the inaugural event. The Mary Kay Foundation proudly supports research dedicated to finding cures for cancers that affect women and programs committed to ending domestic violence.

Flying Tiger players and coaches wore pink jerseys during the game and fans had the opportunity to take the jersey off the back of their favorite player after the game. Autographed Detroit Tiger pink bats were auctioned off during the game.

There was a pre-game cancer survivor parade as well as a pink Cadillac parade on the field. Bases were painted pink as well. Even the post-game fireworks show had bursts of pink. The inaugural event was a great success helping raise awareness and funds for the Mary Kay Foundation.

Flying Tiger Alden Carrithers with his pink jersey winner after the game.

Tagged as : Cancer Awareness, Charity Auctions/Raffles, Detroit Tigers, Domestic Violence, Donations, Florida, Florida State League, Fundraising Opportunities, Lakeland Flying Tigers, Public Recognition/Celebrations/Events, Women's Health { }

Miracle Roll Sleeves Up to Help Community

May 14, 2010

Miracle Cares is a community outreach program that was founded in the Fall of 2008. The Fort Myers Miracle front office staff recognized the need for volunteers in the community and took it upon themselves to be those people. Each month the Miracle volunteer some of their work time to helping local organizations in need. This year organizations such as the CCMI soup kitchen, Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army were assisted in there drive for helping others.

Thursday, April 15th the Miracle pushed up their sleeves and went to work in the kitchen of the Ronald McDonald house cooking some ballpark favorites for dinner. “It’s something simple for us to do and yet the families have been very appreciative” says General Manager, Steve Gliner.  The Miracle lent a hand at the local soup kitchen earlier this year, serving over a hundred people within just a couple hours.

The team turned full circle when they visited the Children’s Hospital on April 26th. The visit consisted of stopping at the Oncology/Hematology, Intensive Care and Surgical units. Children’s faces lit up with joy seeing professional ball players walk into their room to visit. Some kids jumped right into their arms, while others took a little time to warm up to. The kids took to the players right away and began cracking jokes and giving high fives. At the end of the day the kids were just kids, all illnesses momentarily aside.

Miracle Players from left: Tony Davis, Chris Herrmann, Dan Rohlfing, Brad Tippett

Tagged as : Children's Health and Development, Family Relief/Resources, Florida, Florida State League, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Hospital Visits, Minnesota Twins, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, Supporting the Community, Volunteering { }

BANDITS AWARD INAUGURAL KEITH LUCIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

May 11, 2010

In a moving ceremony during Saturday night’s River Bandits game at Modern Woodmen Park, Amanda Stahle was introduced as the recipient of the inaugural Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship. Her first full year as a student at the University of Iowa will be funded by the Bandit Scholar Program when she embarks on her college career next fall in Iowa City.

Stahle, a senior at Bettendorf High School was selected from an impressive pool of applicants from the Quad Cities area that are planning on heading to Iowa for their college studies. Based on the application and interview process, conducted by a committee consisting of Keith’s family, friends and co-workers, it was determined that Stahle most exemplified the type of person that Lucier was. She is extremely active in education, athletics and community involvement. All qualities that were critical in selecting the ideal candidate for the scholarship.

“On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to sincerely congratulate Amanda on winning this scholarship,” said Bandits owner Dave Heller. “She is a young lady very deserving of this scholarship for all that she does in the community and her dedication to bettering herself through education. I have no doubt that success lies in Amanda’s future and we are delighted that we can help through the Bandit Scholars program.”

This year’s scholarship reflects the beginning of the Bandit Scholars program. Bandit Scholars was founded by River Bandits owners Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt and it is funded by fan donations and fund-raising efforts by the River Bandits. The Lucier Scholarship is named for former River Bandit assistant general manager, Keith Lucier, who passed away suddenly in April, 2009 from a brain aneurysm. It is an annual scholarship that is designed to give a Scott County student free tuition for their first year of school at the University of Iowa and a summer internship with the River Bandits.

“We were searching for somebody that reflected who Keith was,” said River Bandits General Manager Kirk Goodman. “Based on Amanda’s application, we knew she was a strong contender for the scholarship. When we had the pleasure of speaking to her in person, there was no doubt in our mind that she was the ideal candidate to represent Keith and all he stood for as the recipient of the scholarship.”

Amanda Stahle of Bettendorf is the first recipient of the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship (Photo courtesy of Quad Cities River Bandits)

Tagged as : Children's Health and Development, Contests/Competitions/Auditions, Education/Teacher Support, Family Relief/Resources, Iowa, Midwest League, Quad Cities River Bandits, Scholarships, St. Louis Cardinals { }

American Heart Association receives support from Ports Players

May 3, 2010

Giving back and supporting local charities is important to any sports organization, and the Stockton Ports are no different.

The Stockton Ports were asked to take part in the Go Red for Women Luncheon on April 29, 2010 at The Hilton Stockton to help raise money and awareness for Go Red for Women and the American Heart Association. The luncheon provided a Healthy Lifestyle Expo & Boutique, Breakout Session, Keynote Speaker Neha Sangwan, Survivor Speaker James Niskanen, and Master of Ceremonies Jennifer Smith of News 10. The Ports players took part in the luncheon portion of the event and provided a lot of smiles and laughs for all in attendance.

The players had the responsibility of collecting donations during the lunch. But the fun part was what happened once the donations were collected. The boys were provided with red feather boas. Each person who donated received a boa from one of the players. It was a fun way to get the crowd smiling and gave them a way to interact with the Ports. Eight Ports players were involved in this wonderful event: catcher Ryan Ortiz, pitcher Kenny Smalley, pitcher Scott Deal, pitcher Trey Barham, catcher Dusty Napoleon, pitcher Paul Smyth, shortstop Grant Green, and designated hitter Kala Ka’aihue.

Tagged as : American Heart Association, California, California League, Fundraising Opportunities, Oakland Athletics, Promoting Health/Fitness, Stockton Ports, Supporting the Community, Volunteering, Women's Health { }

Stockton Ports Provide Unique Experience for Local Coaches

May 2, 2010

Wide-eyed and full of questions, local junior varsity and varsity baseball coaches at the high school level get a rare, intimate look into the life of minor league coaching.

Hours before gates open at Banner Island Ballpark, prior to a 7:05 p.m. first pitch, local coaches were able to step inside the front gates for a lesson of a lifetime. The coaches look around in awe at the ballpark, hoping their young, developing players can make it to that level one day with the help and guidance of their coaching.

Once everyone was in the ballpark, all the coaches were led down to the Ports dugout. Not just anyone gets the chance to be in a minor league dugout. It is a close, rare look at the field that only the players and coaches have the chance to experience. Once in the dugout, the men were greeted by Stockton Ports Manager Steve Scarsone.

Scarsone has been in the baseball world for a long time and had a lot of great coaching advice to give the local coaches…Don’t focus so much on the upper part, make sure your lower half does most of the work, take playing catch seriously, have them do drills, and most importantly, explain to them why. That is just some of the advice that Scarsone bestowed upon the coaches in the hour session they had in the dugout. The men asked questions and received detailed answers and examples from the seasoned coach.

After the hour talk was finished, Scarsone had to get back to batting practice with his team. The coaches weren’t finished yet, though. The men were then led behind homeplate and were able to watch a minor league batting practice up close and personal. Scarsone was still there to answer any questions that the coaches had.

In order for the coaches to attend the Ports Coaches Clinic, they had to purchase a ticket to that night’s game against the Bakersfield Blaze. So once their coaching lesson was over, their minor league experience continued with the Ports game. They were able to see all of Scarsone’s coaching advice play out right in front of them on the field.

Ports Manager Steve Scarsone talks with some of the local coaches in the Ports dugout.
Scarsone gives out more advice to the coaches on the field.

Tagged as : Baseball Camps/Instruction, California, California League, Oakland Athletics, Stockton Ports, Supporting the Community, Youth Sports { }

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