Archives for August 2013

Blood Drive at Pfitzner Stadium in Association with INOVA Set for Monday, August 19th

Donate Blood at The Pfitz on 8/19 and Receive Two Free GA Tickets to 8/25 P-Nats Game

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Woodbridge, VA-The Potomac Nationals are proud to partner with INOVA for a blood drive at Pfitzner Stadium on Monday, August 19th from 3:30pm to 8:00pm.

Fans who complete the donor screening process and donate blood will receive two grandstand tickets to the P-Nats game on Sunday, August 25th.

To make an appointment to donate blood, fans can either call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (256-6372) or visit www.inova.org/donateblood. Once on the website, click on “Schedule a Donation” then “Donate Blood” and use sponsor code 7667.

Fans can also use this link to schedule an appointment: http://www.inovabloodsaves.org/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=10805.

During the blood drive, the Nationals will have the Kids Zone open and Uncle Slam will also make an appearance.

Requirements to donate blood: must be 17 years and older (16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds, also need to be in good health on day of donating blood.

For additional eligibility requirements fans may go online to: http://www.inova.org/get-involved/blood-donor-services/donate-blood/eligibility-requirements.

Inova is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that serves more than two million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond. Governed by a volunteer board of community members, Inova has grown from one hospital in 1956 to a nationally recognized, comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient services and facilities, primary and specialty care physician practices, and health and wellness initiatives serving the Washington, DC, metro area.

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. P-Nats 2013 season tickets, mini plans, and individual game tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities for the ’13 season are still available. Plan your corporate outing now to see the future stars of the Washington Nationals as the P-Nats offer discounted group rates and all-inclusive picnic options. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the ticket office at 703-590-2311 for more!

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This article originally appeared on the official website of the Potomac Nationals. Click here to view the original story.

Isotopes Raise More than $7,000 to Strike Out Cancer

Net Proceeds of Breast Cancer Awareness Homestand to Benefit Susan G. Koman of Central New Mexico

The Albuquerque Isotopes raised more than $7,000 during their Breast Cancer Awareness homestand that took place from July 26-29. In support of the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, the Isotopes wore special pink jerseys each game of the series which were then signed and auctioned off to benefit Susan G. Komen of Central New Mexico in their fight to strike out cancer.

The top selling item in the live auction was Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp’s game-worn Isotopes jersey for $725, while the item with the highest bid in the three-day silent auction was Justin Sellers’ game-worn pink Isotopes jersey, which went for $465. The four-game homestand included ceremonial first pitches honoring breast cancer survivors, various organizations providing information to fans and a Mammogram Van provided by Lovelace Health Systems on site.

The net proceeds from the silent and live auctions totaled $7,006.40 and will benefit Susan G. Komen of Central New Mexico.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Albuquerque Isotopes. Click here to view the original story.

Wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s awareness!

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Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association will be at the Sunday, August 18 Mud Hens game to raise awareness for the disease and promote the October 20 ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ at the Lucas County Rec Center. We encourage all fans to WEAR PURPLE to the August 18 game in support of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

‘Birds Give $1,722 to Henson Cancer Institute

Team raises money through Pink Pitch Night game

Delmarva-Shorebirds-2010On August 2, 2013, the Delmarva Shorebirds delivered a generous donation to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation to go towards the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at PRMC.

The Shorebirds hosted Pink Pitch Night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this season and auctioned off game worn jerseys to raise money for the Henson Cancer Institute.

PRMC-RHCI--logoIn the picture below are (from left) Shorebirds Assistant General Manager Jimmy Sweet; Thomas DeMarco, MD, Medical Director, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute; Sherman the Shorebird; Joan Daugherty, RN, MS, Executive Director, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute; and Tina Collier, Supervisor of the PRMC Breast Center.

This article originally appeared on the Shorebirds’ website.  Click here for the original story.

The Shorebirds made a donation to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute
The Shorebirds made a donation to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute

Sounds Host Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community Night On August 17

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Sounds and Beltone are partnering up on Saturday, August 17, to provide a special evening for the hearing-impaired as a part of the team’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Night at Greer Stadium as the Sounds take on the Round Rock Express.

An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be provided for the National Anthem, 7th Inning Stretch, and select public address announcements, courtesy of Bridges, Middle Tennessee’s premier non-profit resource for interpreting, education, and youth services for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities.

And to top the night off, one lucky fan in need will win a pair of Promise 17 hearing aids, valued at $8,600.

In addition, the first 2,000 fans to the park will receive drawstring backpacks courtesy of Burger King. The game will be followed by a post-game fireworks show presented by Nashville’s News 2. Kids 12 and under are invited to the Delta Dental Run the Bases following the game.

Reserved tickets for the night will be $10, with $2 of each ticket benefitting the Hearing Loss Association of America’s Nashville Chapter and Bridges. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, August 12, to qualify for hearing aid giveaway.

Fans wanting the best seats for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Night can purchase tickets by visiting our online ticket ordering site and using the username ‘DHHNight’ and password ‘sounds817’. For any additional questions or information, please contact Andi Grindley at (615) 690-4487 ext. 103 or via email.

Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone is a global leader in hearing health care. One of the largest manufacturers of hearing instruments, Beltone products are sold in the United States, Canada and over 50 countries worldwide. Beltone remains the most trusted brand for quality products and care among its patients and adults aged 50 and older.

The Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s leading organization representing people with hearing loss. According to the National Center for Health Statistics 48 million (20 percent) Americans have some degree of hearing loss making it a public health issue third in line after heart disease and arthritis.

Bridges main goal is to unite the deaf, the hard of hearing and the hearing communities through education, services and support, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

Individual tickets as well as group packages for the 2013 Nashville Sounds season are currently on sale. Call (615) 690-HITS or click here to visit our tickets page to order or for more information.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Nashville Sounds. Click here to view the original story.

Gwinnett Braves Award June Grant to J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA

“Summer Safety” themed grant will help fund swimming lessons throughout the community

Gwinnett BravesThe Gwinnett Braves have awarded their $1,000 grant for the month of June to J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA. The “Summer Safety” themed grant is aimed at assisting organizations that promote safety programs for children.

The J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA has been serving the Gwinnett community since 1974. The program offers wellness facilities for adults and families, while also assisting the community with non-member programs. J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA continues to empower and transform lives around the community, serving over 12,000 Gwinnett residents through these programs.

YMCA-logo-green&blueThe funds from the grant awarded by the Gwinnett Braves will help J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA in its continued mission to teach members of the community how to swim. Since 1986, the J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA has been teaching youth and adults to swim and instructing their participants with life-saving techniques. The classes are intended for all ages, even young children as the YMCA offers a “SPLASH” program for ages 6 through 10. The program introduces children to the fundamentals of swimming and basic water safety.

“For over 15 years, the J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA has been teaching youth and adults the ability to swim and importance of water safety,” said Kimberly Nelson, Executive Director of J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA. “The education and instruction of water safety is crucial for all communities including Gwinnett County. Because of the generosity of the Gwinnett Braves Foundation, the YMCA is able to assist families that could not afford to participate in swim lessons and empower them with skills to be safer. As a community, we need to be especially cautious during the summer months when water incidents increase compared to the rest of the year. Together, the Y and Gwinnett Braves are making an impact and helping to save lives.”

The original story appeared on the Gwinnett Braves’ website and can be viewed by clicking here.

Play4Health event slated for August 17

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will host a free event at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark on Saturday, August 17, prior to Myrtle Beach’s home game that evening against the Lynchburg Hillcats. The clinic will run from 8:30-11:30 am.

The clinic will be hosted by the Pelicans players and Play4Health, and those that participate will receive a free ticket to the game and family members will receive a discounted ticket offer. The Pelicans play the Hillcats later that night beginning at 6:05 p.m.

For more information, and to register, please log on to: https://wellness.sanofi.us/Play4Health.

Play4Health is a grassroots chronic disease prevention and wellness program designed to engage and educate kids, their parents and communities about obesity, its link to chronic disease and the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle. With the rise of childhood obesity, Play4Health is on a mission to change the way kids think and act about health and wellness.

Play4Health is an educational program that combines a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity to “play” on a Minor League Baseball field through a day of fun fitness activities followed by a game.

Kids are assigned to an activity station that focuses on the “triple play” for prevention and wellness which includes exercise, nutrition and other healthy behaviors. Each participant will also receive a goody bag to take home along with a healthy snack.

The clinic’s primary instructor will be Rafy Oquendo, an expert in the health and wellness field.

The CEO of the All Star Training Center, Oquendo develops exercise and wellness programs that promote the well and healthy lifestyles of people of all ages. As the creator, spokesperson and health and wellness expert for the Play4Health initiative, Oquendo believes the right plan and tools, and a positive, confident outlook are critical to becoming healthier and more active. He combines the proven exercise science based training programs and methods he uses for professional athletes with his knowledge and experience to design exercise programs to help people at any fitness level to succeed. His philosophy is that fitness is a journey and not a destination.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Click here to view the original story.

Get Your Pink On!

Friday, August 9 Game to Include a Cancer Survivor Walk, Pink Jersey Auction, Pink Bra Contest, Happy Hour Specials, and a Balloon Pop With Great Prizes

Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Marauders will host the fourth annual Get Your Pink On! breast cancer awareness night at McKechnie Field on Friday, August 9. Get Your Pink On! is presented by Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute with media partner ABC 7. The Marauders face the St. Lucie Mets at 6:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

The entire night will be dedicated to raising money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Before the game, cancer survivors will have the opportunity to be recognized on field. A Survivors Walk around the warning track will be held at 6:00 p.m.

The Marauders will wear pink jerseys which will be available for auction during the game. Winning bidders will be invited to receive the jersey directly from the player wearing it after the game. Players will autograph the jersey and pose for pictures with winning bidders. In addition to the jerseys, autographed pink bats will also be up for bid.

Fans can participate in a “pay to pop” balloon pop with great prizes available, with all prizes valued at a minimum of $10 each. Fans are encouraged to come dressed in pink and to bring their uniquely decorated pink bra to the ballpark. Prizes for the best-decorated pink bra will be awarded via fan vote during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Other opportunities to help the Marauders raise funds for the American Cancer Society will be available throughout the game.

Every Friday home game is a Happy Hour Friday presented by Pier 22 Restaurant. From 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 500 free hot dogs will be given away at the outfield concessions stand and $1 sodas and $1 domestic draft beers will be sold at the Kona Bar Built by NDC Construction and the Yuengling Plaza Bar thanks to Kayem and Cheney Brothers.

The McKechnie Field ticket office is open on non-game days from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday and closed on weekend non-game days. On Monday-Saturday game days, the ticket office opens at 1:00 p.m. and closes at the conclusion of the game. On Sunday game days and special games with 10 a.m. start times, the ticket office opens two hours prior to the game.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Bradenton Marauders. Click here to view the original story.