Archives for July 2021

Bisons to hold Food Service Hiring Event, Aug. 3

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The Buffalo Bisons will hold a HIRING EVENT for seasonal food service employment at Sahlen Field on Tuesday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the ballpark’s Consumer’s Pub at the Park restaurant.

Interested applicants should enter the ballpark through the restaurant entrance on the Washington St. side of the ballpark.

The Bisons will be hiring for concession stand managers, cooks, cashiers, commissary workers and porters to work during Buffalo Bisons baseball games at Sahlen Field. The Bisons return home Tuesday, August 10 for a 23-game home schedule that runs through Sunday, September 26.

For more information, interested applicants can visit the Bisons.com Employment Page or contact the Bisons at (716) 846-2059 | [email protected].

Submit Your Favorite Teacher for a Neon Apple Award

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COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with T-Mobile to present the first ever Neon Apple Awards. Three Midlands teachers, one elementary, one middle and one high school teacher, will be selected to win the honor on Teacher Appreciation Night presented by T-Mobile at Segra Park August 12. The Fireflies are asking fans to nominate their favorite teachers in the Midlands for the award.

Winning teachers will be recognized during the game and will receive two complimentary tickets to the August 12 game at Segra Park plus a monetary donation from T-Mobile to go towards classroom supplies needed for the upcoming school year.

“Teachers are a critical piece of the very fabric of our community and we are proud to partner with T-Mobile on presenting the first ever Neon Apple Awards,” said Fireflies Director of Marketing Ashlie DeCarlo. “This is a great opportunity to honor our classroom heroes at Segra Park and we are looking forward to.”

Fans can submit nominations for their favorite teacher online here. Nominations for the award must be submitted by end of day Sunday, August 8. Winners will be contacted by a Fireflies staff member on Monday, August 9.

Any teacher who attends the game on August 12 will be able to show their school ID at Guest Services to receive a gift from the Fireflies for their contributions to their students and our community. For tickets to the Fireflies game August 12 against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, please visit FirefliesTickets.com.

Partnership Encourages Student Vaccinations August 3 & 5

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Hammons Field will be the host of the “Knock COVID Out of the Park” Vaccination Drives, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, during the Tuesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 5 games. This is a partnership between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), Springfield Cardinals, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Mercy and Foundation for Springfield Public Schools.

The events are available for area students, ages 12 and up, and each student vaccinated at these drives will receive two free tickets to that night’s game, courtesy of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. All students receiving the vaccine must have a parent or legal guardian with them.

Any fan who would like more information about the COVID-19 vaccines will be able to learn more during the events from representatives with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Mercy and Springfield Greene-County Health Department.

Check-in for the vaccinations will be located on the Main Plaza, right outside of Gate 3 at Hammons Field, with vaccines available for two hours starting when gates open each night. In addition to the two free tickets, eligible students who get the vaccine during these drives will receive a free backpack or duffel bag while supplies last, courtesy of Foundation for Springfield Public Schools.

Tuesday, August 3 Vaccine Drive details:

· Tuesday’s vaccine drive will go from 5:35 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.

· This game is also a Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day, with hot dogs available all night for just a buck.

· First Pitch is 6:35 p.m. vs. the Tulsa Drillers.

Thursday, August 5 Vaccine Drive details:

· Thursday’s vaccine drive will go from 6:05 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.

· This game is also a Klement’s $1 Bratwurst Night, with Klement’s brats available all night for just a buck.

· First Pitch is 7:05 p.m. vs. the Tulsa Drillers.

“We appreciate these outstanding community partners for making this opportunity available for our students,” said Dr. Grenita Lathan, superintendent of SPS. “The vaccines are safe and they work remarkably well by preventing serious illness and hospitalization. We encourage everyone over the age of 12 to be vaccinated now. This will help us turn the page and reclaim a sense of normalcy, which is what we all want.”

“As we look ahead, vaccinations are an important tool in helping students who participate in sports or other extracurricular activities have an uninterrupted experience,” said Josh Scott, director of athletics for SPS. “If vaccinated and asymptomatic, students will not have to quarantine if a fellow team member tests positive. If enough of our students are vaccinated, that can make the difference between a team remaining viable or being sidelined by COVID-19.”

To learn more about the upcoming vaccination events, please watch this Public Service Announcement: https://youtu.be/4QVHGqX-8jI.

For additional vaccine information, please visit www.vaccine417.com today.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/anthemBCBS and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield.

*About Springfield Public Schools
*Springfield Public Schools (SPS) is Missouri’s largest school district, representing 23,500 students and nearly 3,500 employees. SPS has built a reputation of academic excellence rooted in a belief that the learning experience should be engaging, relevant and personal – for every learner, every day. In addition to traditional learning environments across 35 elementary schools, an intermediate school, nine middle schools, five high schools, a center for gifted education and three early childhood centers, SPS collaborates with community partners to offer more than a dozen choice programs that meet the unique needs of each student. For more information, visit www.sps.org.

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Drive, Prisma Partner on Next COVID-19 Vaccination Event August 5

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The Greenville Drive, in partnership with Prisma Health, are set to host the latest COVID-19 vaccination event at Fluor Field this coming Thursday August 5th as part of the Drive’s game against the Rome Braves. This will be the 4th vaccination event hosted at Fluor Field this season as the Drive, together with their long-time partner Prisma Health, set out to educate and protect the community from the ongoing challenges brought about by COVID-19.

With virus variants emerging and COVID once again surging in the community, getting vaccinated is more important than ever for the health & safety of our community.

The latest vaccination event at Fluor Field next Thursday will take place from 6-8pm in the Power Alley hospitality area of the ballpark, directly inside the Main Street entrance to the stadium. No appointments are needed; vaccinations will be offered on a walk-up basis and administered by officials with Prisma Health. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered free of charge; those 12 years of age or older, needing their first or second dose, will be eligible. For those needing their second dose, it must be a minimum of three weeks since their first dose, but no later than six weeks.

To help encourage participation, all of those that get vaccinated at Fluor Field will receive a complimentary ice cream at the Drive’s destination ice cream stand Sweet Caroline’s as well as a complimentary ticket to any remaining 2021 regular season game.

“Getting vaccinated is the most critical thing we can all do to protect ourselves, our families, and our community. By partnering with Prisma Health to offer vaccinations at our games, we can help our community move closer to ending the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Drive Owner & President Craig Brown.

Autism Acceptance Night presented by Unum – Early Entry Tours

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As part of Autism Acceptance Night taking place on Saturday, July 31, the WooSox will offer early entrance paired with a Polar Park tour for families and groups with autistic individuals who plan to attend that evening’s game. Early entry will begin at 1:00 PM and can be accessed by Gate C. Fans will be required to show a ticket for that evening’s game, with the tour being a free addition, highlighting Polar Park’s sensory-friendly areas and accommodations. Fans can register by CLICKING HERE.

OKC Dodgers and OHSO Aim to ENDUI and Educate via “Road to the Show” Promotion

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Dodgers are partnering with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office on the “Road to the Show” promotion, offering fans the chance to become an OKC Dodger for a day by encouraging them to share why they want to ENDUI.

From now through early September, fans can register for the opportunity to become a Dodger for a day with one lucky winner being invited to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in September for an ultimate OKC Dodgers experience. The winner receives a customized Dodgers jersey, additional Dodger swag, gets to spend time on the field, throw out the first pitch and enjoy that night’s baseball game with exclusive club seats and access to the Oklahoma Fidelity Bank Club for food and drinks.

To register, fans can visit okcdodgers.com/roadtotheshow and fill out the online form, including why they think it is important to end impaired driving. Fans can also enter via social media by posting on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook about why they would like to end impaired driving using the hashtag #ENDUIOK. Fans also have the option to register in person by visiting the promotions kiosk located on the concourse behind section 109. Only one entry per person will be accepted.

ENDUI is a statewide campaign to end impaired driving. The mission of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) is to combat the number and severity of traffic crashes by developing and supporting education, enforcement and engineering programs.

The Dodgers wrap up their current six-game series against the Sugar Land Skeeters at 7:05 p.m. on a $2 Tuesday, featuring $2 select beer, soda and bottled water from a line of Budweiser and Pepsi products. COOP Ale Works draft beer will also be available at a special rate of $3.

Tickets are available by visiting okcdodgers.com/tickets. Live radio coverage of each OKC Dodgers game begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 “The Game,” 1340thegame.com and through the free iHeartRadio or MiLB First Pitch apps. All OKC Dodgers games are also available streamed live on MiLB.TV with a subscription.

Indiana Donor Network to Host Free Movie Night at Four Winds Field August 14

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SOUTH BEND, IN – As summer winds down and kids head back to school, enjoy one more fun-filled family weekend at Four Winds Field with a free movie night, presented by Indiana Donor Network. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. The featured presentation will be the gridiron classic, Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS

Tickets to this event are free, but must be claimed by Noon on Friday, August 13. To claim your free tickets, visit the South Bend Cubs box office or click here. Tickets will not be available on the day of the event. Seating is general admission and fans will be able to sit in the seating bowl or the outfield grass. Lawn chairs and umbrellas are prohibited but fans are welcome to bring blankets if they plan to sit on the grass.

More than 100,000 men, women and children nationally are waiting right now for an organ transplant. Over 1,000 of those waiting are Hoosiers. Those who are a registered donor, can be the reason a life is saved, a debilitating injury is healed, eyesight is restored.

Representatives from Indiana Donor Network will be on hand to help register donation decisions. Anyone can register as a donor. Don’t rule yourself out due to age or medical conditions. By the end of 2020, over 4 million Hoosiers signed up as organ donors.

In addition to the movie, the South Bend Cubs splash pad and right field playground will be open, and concessions will be available for purchase. The Cubs Den Team Store will also be open.

Per health and safety guidelines, fans who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask, and attendees who are not vaccinated are encouraged to continue wearing a face covering.

About the South Bend Cubs

The South Bend Cubs are the Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 33 years, the team has won four Midwest League titles, most recently in 2019, and has captured eight division titles. In 2019, the South Bend Cubs hosted the Midwest League All-Star Game. In June 2017, Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, was voted Best Class A ballpark in the country by Ballpark Digest. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest’s Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President’s Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose principal shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.

Promo Schedule Update: Fireworks Moved to August 21st; August 4th Remains Breast Cancer Awareness Night With Beach Bag Giveaway

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The post-game fireworks originally set for Wednesday, August 4th have been rescheduled for Saturday, August 21st, though the remaining promotions set for August 4th remain as scheduled. Fans with tickets to the game on August 4th that would like to enjoy a post-game fireworks show can both use the tickets on August 4th and show them at the Box Office for a ticket to a future game.

August 4th is Breast Cancer Awareness Night, presented by New Jersey Natural Gas. The first 1,500 fans receive a BlueClaws Beach Bag, which will be handed out when the gates open at 6:00 pm.

Additionally, the BlueClaws are collecting names of survivors to honor at the game that night. CLICK HERE and fill out this form to nominate a Breast Cancer survivor for a VIP experience at the August 4th BlueClaws game.

After the game, we’ll host a Diamond Dig. The first 200 women to sign-up at the game that night will be invited onto the field after the game to dig for a diamond on the infield!

Click here to order tickets online.

While the BlueClaws will not have fireworks after the game on August 4th, they will have post-game fireworks after the following games in the next month: Friday, July 30th (JFK Medical), Friday, August 6th (Sunny Days Sunshine Center), Wednesday, August 18th (RWJBarnabas Health), Friday, August 20th (NJR Home Services), Saturday, August 21st (New Jersey Natural Gas). The Saturday, August 21st game also includes an appearance by Kickin Nash, who will play live in the Sand Bar beginning at 6:15 pm that night.

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WooSox Bring Back Free Vaccines on Remaining Los Wepas de Worcester Nights

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Club teams up with City of Worcester;

J&J vaccines will be available, along with Pfizer vaccines for ages 12-17

WORCESTER, MA – After partnering with the City of Worcester to successfully administer 275 vaccines at Polar Park earlier this season, the Worcester Red Sox will again make more vaccines available for fans at Polar Park during six of their remaining home games this season—all of which are “Los Wepas de Worcester” dates, when the WooSox change their uniforms and identity to enhance outreach to the Latino and Hispanic communities.

The games are this coming Tuesday, July 27 at 6:35 pm vs. Buffalo, Sunday, August 1 at 1:05 pm vs. Buffalo, Friday, August 13 at 6:35 pm vs. Syracuse, Saturday, August 14 at 4:05 pm vs. Syracuse, Wednesday, August 18 at 6:35 pm vs. Scranton/WB, and Tuesday, September 7 at 6:35 pm vs. Lehigh Valley.

Anyone who wishes to receive a vaccine during these select home games will be given a complimentary General Admission ticket to that day’s game at the Ticket Office, along with a free WooSox cap, and they’ll be guided by a WooSox ambassador to the concourse at Polar Park where the vaccines will be administered by City of Worcester health officials. Fans who already have tickets to these games and would like a vaccine can simply check in with any WooSox staff member when gates open.

“Roughly 35% of Worcester’s Hispanic and Latino population have been fully vaccinated here in the city, and we must continue to do everything we can to get our community vaccinated,” said Dr. Matilde Castiel, Commissioner of Health & Human Services for the City of Worcester. “We are grateful that the WooSox continue to open their doors at Polar Park for members of our community, and we also look forward to providing a vaccine for anyone who still needs to get a vaccine.”

The WooSox and the City of Worcester will now be offering a Pfizer vaccine for anyone ages 12 and older. When vaccines were administered at Polar Park during the club’s first homestand in June, only a one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available for those 18 and older, and the WooSox and City of Worcester look forward to using the Pfizer vaccine to reach a broader age group.

“We’re not out of the woods yet and we’re keeping an eye on the case count and of course the Delta variant,” said Mayor Joseph M. Petty. “Our response has been a whole-of-government response and that means engaging with our non-profit and business community, like our partners at the Worcester Red Sox, to make sure that everyone in our community is getting vaccinated. I want to thank Larry Lucchino and Dr. Steinberg for joining us in our commitment to getting through this pandemic.”

“These clinics at Polar Park couldn’t come at a more important time,” City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. said. “Our battle with the COVID-19 virus is not over, and the surging Delta variant is leading to increased cases across the country and here in Worcester. We need to do everything in our power to vaccinate as many people as possible, and we are extremely grateful to have a partner like the Worcester Red Sox who are equally committed to that mission. Polar Park was always meant to be more than a ballpark, and this is a terrific way to offer people both an entertaining night out and a chance to get vaccinated and protect themselves, their loved ones and our community as we continue to fight our way through this pandemic.”

“We hope we can increase the number of fans who protect themselves and their loved ones from the coronavirus,” said WooSox President, Dr. Charles A. Steinberg. “We hope that our children and teens receive vaccinations before they return to school so that they can enjoy the full experience that so many missed in 2020.

“We are grateful for the partnership with the City of Worcester and its Department of Health and Human Services. These city officials have been heroic in their efforts to reach out and find those who can still benefit from this desperately-needed vaccine. We are happy to provide it when the community comes together for an evening or afternoon of baseball at Polar Park.”

On Tuesday, May 4 the Seattle Mariners became the first Major League Baseball team in the country to offer vaccines for their fans during games at T-Mobile Park, and successfully administered 160 shots during their game against the Baltimore Orioles. The WooSox were proud to be among the first Minor League Baseball teams in the country to administer vaccines to their fans during games at Polar Park in the beginning of June.

¡Wepa! is a Spanish expression of excitement and happiness. The concept of naming the team after the popular phrase came from Worcester resident Daniel Velazquez at a WooSox Fan Plan Meeting on February 13, 2020 at Centro Inc. in Worcester.

UMass Memorial Health, the official healthcare provider of the Worcester Red Sox, will have paramedics on site as they do for every WooSox home game to offer any support needed.

For more information and further questions, please contact WooSox Vice President of Baseball Operations & Community Relations, Joe Bradlee ([email protected]).

JPMorgan Chase and the Blue Rocks Partner to Honor Essential Businesses, Non-Profits, and First Responders

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Wilmington DE – JPMorgan Chase and the Wilmington Blue Rocks have announced that they are partnering to honor businesses and non-profits that stayed open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as first responders who continue to serve the public’s needs.

During each of the remaining 24 home games in 2021, one business, non-profit or group of first responders will be recognized for their unwavering commitment and hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Honorees will receive free tickets and access to a 20-person suite donated by Chase. They will also be honored on the field before the game. Organizations in healthcare, hospitality, grocery, home improvement, retail, banking and other industries can be nominated for this honor.

As part of the promotion, hospitality workers will have another opportunity to receive complimentary tickets to any Blue Rocks game, courtesy of Chase. For the entire month of August, hospitality workers can present a recent pay stub at the Christiana Care Box Office at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and receive two tickets to any home game that month, based on availability. Firefighters, police officers, and EMTs can also take part in this promotion by showing their pay stubs at the Christiana Care Box Office during any game in September.

“JPMorgan Chase has been a tremendous partner in recent years,” said Blue Rocks’ Vice President of Business Development, Robert Ford. “We’re very excited to have the opportunity to honor these businesses and individuals who have worked hard during the pandemic to help our community.”

“Teaming up with the Blue Rocks to support our community aligns with Chase’s commitment to Delaware,” said Tom Horne, JPMorgan Chase Delaware Market President. “On behalf of the firm’s 11,000 employees, we share our deepest appreciation to those who have, and continue to do so much, to support our neighbors.”

The program, which kicks off at the beginning of the Blue Rocks’ next home stand on August 3, will run through the end of the 2021 season.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves more than 60 million American households with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: More than 4,700 branches in 44 states and the District of Columbia, 16,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

Sea Unicorns Host “Salute to Health Care Workers” on Saturday, July 24 on NESN

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(Norwich, CT) – The Norwich Sea Unicorns are hosting “Salute to Health Care Workers” Saturday, July 24 at 12 pm when they take on the Westfield Starfires in a game that will air live on NESN. Tickets for all health care workers and their families are $2 with a valid health care employee ID.

“We are happy to recognize the health care workers in our community who give so much of themselves every day, but especially throughout the pandemic when they have helped lead all of us through such a difficult period,” said Dave Schermerhorn, General Manager of the Norwich Sea Unicorns. “Health care professionals work tirelessly and selflessly every day, so we hope these heroes of our community can enjoy a well-deserved day at the ballpark where we can recognize them and show our appreciation for all they do for so many.”

The game will air live on NESN at the special noon start time. The broadcast is part of the four-game “Future’s Saturdays on NESN” television slate in which all eight FCBL teams are featured throughout the month of July.

“Being able to broadcast this game on NESN allows us to extend our message of gratitude and appreciation to health care workers throughout New England,” said Schermerhorn. “It also is a great opportunity for us to showcase Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball and the unique gameday atmosphere at Dodd Stadium to baseball fans throughout all six New England states.”

Health care workers who would like to purchase tickets at the special rate of $2 with their health care employee ID may do so by calling the Norwich Sea Unicorns Box Office at (860) 887-7962 between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm or in person at the Norwich Sea Unicorns Box Office on game day.

M-Braves to host Autism Awareness Day on Sunday at Trustmark Park

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PEARL, MS – The Mississippi Braves have partnered with William Carey University to help raise awareness and funds for the fight against Autism this Sunday, July 22, when the M-Braves host the Biloxi Shuckers at 2:05 pm.

Mississippi Braves players and coaches will wear special Autism Awareness jerseys, featuring the Braves logo across the chest with Autism Awareness puzzle pieces. A silent auction will be held at Trustmark Park beginning when gates open at 1:00 pm for fans to bid on each player and coach’s jersey. The current M-Braves roster features 11 of the Atlanta Braves top 30 prospects, including 2019 first-round selections Shea Langeliers and Braden Shewmake. Immediately following the game, players will autograph their jerseys for the auction winners. In addition, the jerseys will be signed by the player that wears them. The silent auction will end after the last out of the 6th inning.

Proceeds to the jersey auction will benefit TEAAM, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Mississippians with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, or Specific Learning Disabilities by cultivating and enhancing family and community supports.

“TEAAM has been honored to support the autism community now for more than two decades,” added Dr. Mark H. Yeager, executive director of TEAAM Autism. “We have just completed our 21st summer of providing summer camp fun for youth and adults with autism. Over those years we have seen numerous families benefit from what we see as our mission, providing community-based experiences and access to recreational events such as this event partnering with the Mississippi Braves! It is partnerships such as these with William Carey University and the Mississippi Braves that allow us to continue to grow the opportunities for individuals and their families. And of course, we are honored to have both Mississippi teams on the field for our day in the sun!”

The M-Braves and William Carey University aim to create an environment that will allow families dealing with Autism to enjoy a day at Trustmark Park while raising awareness for Autism, a disorder that affects one in 59 American children. Sunday is also Family Fun Day, with post-game kids run the bases after the game.

“William Carey University is proud to support the efforts of Dr. Yeager, our faculty member and coordinator of our special education department, and his TEAAM organization in all of the work they do in the field of autism,” said Ben Burnett, Ph.D., executive vice president at WCU. “He has dedicated his entire career to serving those with special needs and WCU is proud to have him teaching and leading on our campus.”

For tickets to Sunday’s game and information on upcoming promotions, visit mississippibraves.com, or call 888-BRAVES4.

Segra Stadium To Host 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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The 3rd Annual Fayetteville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on the morning of Saturday, September 11th at Segra Stadium. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the climb will start at 8:47 a.m.

The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters, police, and EMS who selflessly gave their lives on that tragic day. Each participant will pay tribute to those brave souls by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others. Through community participation we can ensure that each of the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 10 EMS are never forgotten.

Registration fees are $30 per person and include your entry to the climb and a t-shirt. Anyone interested in climbing MUST REGISTER ONLINE by September 8th. We will accept walk-up registration; however, t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for anyone registering day of. Check-in and registration for the event will begin at 7:00 a.m. All proceeds from the stair climb will benefit programs provided by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support the families of your local fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Services Unit.

To register, please visit the Fayetteville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Facebook page or visit firehero.org and select ‘9/11 stair climbs’ under the events drop down tab.

Gwinnett Stripers Award $2,500 July Grant to Gwinnett Coalition

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, have awarded their $2,500 July grant to the Gwinnett Coalition and its Gwinnett Veterans Resource Center.

The Gwinnett Veterans Resource Center (GVRC) seeks to meet the needs of veterans and their military families by providing information, referrals, and resources in a welcoming environment that honors their service and sacrifice to our country.

The Stripers selected the Gwinnett Coalition to receive the July “Military” themed grant. The $2,500 grant will be utilized by the Gwinnett Coalition in the GVRC’s Gift Card Program. To address food insecurity and prevent loss of transportation (which can cause job loss), the GVRC assists veterans and their families with gift cards to purchase food and gas. Veterans who receive gift cards for specific purchases are required to submit receipts showing that the card was used for the purpose for which it was given.

“We are grateful to the Gwinnett Stripers for this generous contribution to our efforts to help Gwinnett veterans in need,” said Renee Byrd-Lewis, Executive Director of Gwinnett Coalition. “Everyone needs the basics, like food and gas, a roof over their head, to be safe, to belong, and to live to their full potential. Those who’ve served our country have sacrificed so much and when our veterans fall on hard times, we owe it to them to step in and give them the support they need. Thanks to this grant we will be able to connect more veterans and their families to a wealth of resources that will enable them to thrive.”

Representatives from the Gwinnett Coalition received the grant from the Stripers during the “Red, White, & BOOM Patriotic Celebration” on July 9.

For more information on the Gwinnett Coalition, including how you can make a donation, visit www.gwinnettcoalition.org.

About the Gwinnett Stripers Grant Program: The Stripers will award four $2,500 grants to different nonprofits in 2021, with each month focusing on a different category of nonprofit organizations aligning with the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s pillars of “Live, Learn, Play, and Serve.” The four categories are Service-oriented programs (June), Military programs (July), Youth programs (August), and Health and Wellness programs (September). Grant applications were collected through May 14. Each grant recipient will be recognized during a Stripers home game at Coolray Field in 2021.

For more information on the Grant Program and all other Stripers community initiatives, visit GoStripers.com/community.

Brandy Warehime to Celebrate “Home Run For Life” 

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Dodgers and INTEGRIS Health continue the “Home Run For Life” series Saturday by honoring Brandy Warehime of Weatherford, Okla., during the Dodgers’ 6:05 p.m. game against the Sugar Land Skeeters at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

While driving on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike in March 2018, Warehime lost control of her car and spun three times before her car rolled four times. The then-24-year-old was ejected from the vehicle and thrown about 70 feet, suffering extensive injuries.

Her journey to recovery involved almost three months in hospitals and care centers, concluding with three weeks at INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation where she started to resume everyday activities before finally returning home.

“My learning and starting to live life normal were all done at Jim Thorpe,” she said. “I remember my first therapist helping me put on a pair of pants, which seems so small, but at the time it was such a big thing because I hadn’t had pants on in a long time. I remember getting to stand up and getting to learn how to walk and start doing all the things that were normal and I wanted to be back to myself as soon as possible.

“The words thank you can never be enough to every single therapist that helped me along the way.”

“Home Run For Life” recognizes individuals in the Oklahoma City community who have overcome a significant medical event with the help of their families, physicians and health care professionals. To symbolize the end of their battle against adversity, honorees take a prerecorded home run “lap” around the bases during an in-game ceremony.

“’Home Run For Life’ allows us to uniquely recognize some amazing Oklahomans who have endured significant health challenges,” OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes said. “Each month during the baseball season, we are proud to partner with INTEGRIS Health to honor the perseverance and courage displayed by these individuals and to help inspire others with their incredible stories.”

Warehime was driving westbound on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike and went to take the May Avenue exit in north Oklahoma City when she lost control of her car and spun three times before her car rolled four times

She was ejected from the vehicle and thrown about 70 feet, breaking her clavicle, scapula, pelvis, 12 ribs and her femur. She shattered her back and thoracic spine. She suffered a stroke, coma and a traumatic brain injury.

During surgery, doctors learned she had a stroke. Then following the surgery she didn’t wake up for eight days.

“I have two rods and four screws in my leg and I have two rods and 12 screws in my back holding me together now,” she said.

At INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, she re-learned how to do everyday activities like put on clothes and shower.

Warehime said she never wanted to stop trying. She never missed a therapy session and persevered.

“I just kept going and kept trying,” she said. “All of my therapists, we’re still friends to this day. They were incredible people and that’s why I get to be where I am right now.”

Now more than three years later, Warehime is enjoying life with a new perspective thanks to the care she received at INTEGRIS Health. She married her husband Jake in June 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the couple is now expecting their first child.

“Life has changed a lot since my accident,” Warehime said. “You enjoy the little things, so I take life a little bit slower…Find time to (do things) because you are not promised tomorrow…Now we are so excited because we will be welcoming our sweet little baby in February.”

To read Warehime’s full story, visit the OKC Dodgers’ “Beyond the Bricks” website at: medium.com/beyond-the-bricks.

The OKC Dodgers continue their homestand and open a six-game series tonight against the Sugar Land Skeeters at 7:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Promotional highlights of the series, include:

• Friday: Loop Rawlins will perform his one-man Wild West show, presented by Heartland Flyer. The trick roper, whip cracker and gun spinner will perform a variety of jaw-dropping feats throughout the night. Fireworks are scheduled to follow the 7:05 p.m. game.

• Saturday: Enjoy the OKC Dodgers’ 6:05 p.m. game before taking in a postgame concert by Crowder presented by Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association on Faith and Family Night. Groups of 10 or more will receive a special rate and an OKC Dodgers hat in addition to the postgame concert. Also during the game, the INTEGRIS Home Run For Life series continues, featuring July’s honoree Warehime.

• Sunday: Kids can run the bases following each Sunday home game throughout the Oklahoma City Dodgers’ season. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

• Tuesday: Throughout the season, $2 Tuesdays feature $2 select beer, soda and bottled water from a line of Budweiser and Pepsi products. COOP Ale Works draft beer will also be available at a special rate of $3. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased through okcdodgers.com/tickets. For general information or inquiries, please visit okcdodgers.com or call (405) 218-2182. Live radio coverage of each OKC Dodgers game begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 “The Game,” 1340thegame.com and through the free iHeartRadio or MiLB First Pitch apps. All OKC Dodgers games are also available streamed live on MiLB.TV with a subscription.