5th Annual Cutters 5K to Benefit CDC

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The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with the Children’s Development Center, will be holding the 5th Annual Cutters 5K on Saturday, June 27th at Susquehanna Bank Park at Historic Bowman Field.

The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9am with registration open at 8am. The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the final sprint inside the stadium finishing at home plate. Both runners and walkers are encouraged to take part in the event.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Development Center of Williamsport. Since 1923, the CDC has been providing services to children with special needs from birth to 21 years of age. Last year’s event attracted over 200 participants. Since its inception, almost $50,000 has been raised for the CDC through this event.

“Since the affiliation between Hope Enterprises and the Children’s Development Center was finalized, both organizations have been working together to enhance the service options for children and their families in our area. Having the support of our community with events such as the Cutters 5K, allows us to be better prepared to meet the needs of those to be served” stated Hope Enterprises President, Jim Campbell.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in seven male and female age categories. In addition to the prize awards, the top male and female runners will throw out ceremonial first pitches at the Williamsport Crosscutters game that evening. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three male and female walkers.

“We are proud to partner with the CDC again on this event. It just keeps growing every year”, said Cutters Vice-President of Marketing Gabe Sinicropi.

Registration is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. All participants receive a race t-shirt (while supplies last), and a ticket to the June 27th Crosscutters vs. Batavia MuckDogs game at 7:05pm. Registration forms and more information are available online at crosscutters.com, at the Crosscutters offices at Susquehanna Bank Park or the CDC offices located at 625 W. Edwin St.   Sponsorships of the event are also still available.

Opening Night 2015, presented by Susquehanna Bank and KISS 102-7, is slated for Saturday, June 20 as the Crosscutters host the rival State College Spikes. Season Tickets and Bonus Book mini-plans are now available at the ballpark, online at www.crosscutters.com or by phone at (570) 326-3389

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

Capacity Field Expected for Mother’s Day 5K

Race Benefits Maine Breast Cancer Patients and Research

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Portland, Maine– The Portland Sea Dogs in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Intermed, will be hosting the 15th annual Mother’s Day 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 10th at 9:15am. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine breast cancer patients and research with the funds being split between the Cancer Community Center and the Maine Cancer Foundation. There will also be a Kid’s Run, presented by Maine Running, beginning at 8:30am that is free of charge.

The Portland Sea Dogs Mother’s Day 5K is the largest 5K road race in the State of Maine. It is also the second largest road race in the state, only the Beach to Beacon is larger. A capped field of 3,000 runners is once again expected for this year’s race.

In the previous 14 years of the event, the Sea Dogs have been able to donate over $189,507.00 to support breast cancer research and patients in Maine including $20,000.00 from last year’s race.

The Sea Dogs are in need of several volunteers for the race. If interested please log on to www.seadogs.com for more information or contact the Sea Dogs Office at 207-874-9300.

All bags entering Hadlock Field will be inspected. The Sea Dogs highly recommend that people leave their bags at home or in the car. The Sea Dogs appreciate your patience and understanding.

Slugger and his Mom lead the way on the flat 5K course which begins in front of the Portland Expo building, travels down Congress Street, turning down Stevens Avenue, and making a right onto Brighton Avenue back down Deering Avenue into Fitzpatrick Stadium. The race culminates with a unique finish inside Hadlock Field in front of the third base dugout. The course is USAT&F certified and is part of the USAT&F Sanctioned Grand Prix series.

The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2015 Season Tickets for the remainder of the 2015 Sea Dogs season, and throw out the ceremonial first-pitch prior to a future Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future Sea Dogs game.

The race is open to the public. Walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome as well. A limited number of spots are still available. Registration is $20.00. The kid’s race is free. If you would like to run in the 15th annual Sea Dogs’ Mother’s Day 5K you may register online at www.seadogs.com or at Fleet Feet Maine Running located on Marginal Way in Portland on Friday, May 8th from Noon to 6:00 PM or Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Additionally, if spots remain, runners may register the day of the race at Hadlock Field from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Runners who have already registered may also pick-up their packets at Fleet Feet Maine Running during the same hours as above.

Road Closures:
Park Avenue from Weymouth Street to Saint John Street will be closed to traffic from 8:50 AM to 9:15 AM on Sunday, May 10th.

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The Sea Dogs will also host a Father’s Day 5K on Sunday, June 14th at 9:15 AM, which will benefit Prostate Cancer Research. For additional information and to register, please contact the Portland Sea Dogs at 207-874-9300 or log on to www.seadogs.com or www.mainetrackclub.com.

Book your inning vacation! Tickets for all remaining 2015 Sea Dogs home games are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Portland Sea Dogs. Click here to view the original story.

River Cats, Access Leisure Present 14th Annual “Baseball for All” Skills Clinic

Free Baseball Skills Clinic to be Held at River Cats Independence Field

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats, in partnership with the City of Sacramento and Access Leisure, are excited to participate in this weekend’s 14th annual “Baseball for All” free skills clinic at River Cats Independence Field. The clinic will take place this Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The “Baseball for All” clinic is run in part by current members of the River Cats. Players will work with and coach the junior athletes in attendance in basic skills and other baseball fundamentals. The clinic is open to youth with disabilities age four through school age. The clinic is held at the fully accessible River Cats Independence Field, located at the Sam Pannell Community Center.

“‘Baseball for All’ is one of our favorite community events, not just for us, but for the players, as well,” said River Cats President, Jeff Savage. “We all look forward every year to coming out here to River Cats Independence Field and connecting through the sport we all love. It’s impactful for everyone involved and we couldn’t be more excited.”

In addition to hands-on coaching with current River Cats players, each participant will receive a “Baseball for All” tee shirt. Lunch will also be provided for participants and their parent/guardian. In addition, each ballplayer will receive two tickets to a River Cats home game at Raley Field. Additional tickets will be available through the Round Table Pizza Ticket Office at Raley Field.

Pre-registration is required for athletes to participate in the clinic. The registration form can be found online at cityofsacramento.org.

River Cats Independence Field opened in 2005 and has hosted the “Baseball for All” clinic since 2006. Located in South Sacramento, the River Cats Independence Field baseball diamond is resurfaced with a custom rubberized turf, similar to that used for the track and field surfaces in the Paralympics. The River Cats Foundation and River Cats Baseball contributed cash, goods, and services totaling more than $250,000 to River Cats Independence Field to help in its construction and upkeep.

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2015 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visitwww.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visitwww.raleyfield.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Sacramento River Cats. Click here to view the original story.

Drive Business Downtown Returns Tuesday

“Drive for 5” to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank

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On Tuesday, May 12th, the Greenville Drive will celebrate the 5th annual Drive Business Downtown Day presented by Elliott Davis Decosimo at Fluor Field. First pitch for the Drive’s game against the Hagerstown Suns is scheduled for 2:05 PM.

Drive Business Downtown is a celebration in and about the heart of Greenville. Attendees will be able to enjoy the game with co-workers, network with downtown business associates, entertain clients and prospects and watch company execs in on-field games.

Harvest Hope Food Bank will once again serve as this year’s Drive Business Downtown charity, and in honor of this being the 5th Drive Business Downtown game, the Drive are encouraging all fans to “Drive for 5” by bringing 5 canned goods or $5 to donate to Harvest Hope.

Following the Drive game, there’s more baseball to come at Fluor Field, as the BB&T College Baseball Series concludes with the Clemson Tigers squaring off against the Furman Paladins at 7:00 PM. Separate tickets will be required for the Clemson-Furman game.

For more information about the Drive Business Downtown game, call (864) 240-4500. Go Drive!

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

New England Federal Credit Union And Lake Monsters Team Up For CHAMP Sightings

BURLINGTON, VT — New England Federal Credit Union and the Vermont Lake Monsters will once again be teaming up this year to actively support the community by offering free CHAMP appearances (called “CHAMP Sightings”) to non-profit organizations and other programs that share their commitment to enhancing the well being of the local communities.

“Whether it is at the ballpark or out in the community, CHAMP stands for so many positive things,” said Nate Cloutier, Lake Monsters’ Executive Director – Sales & Marketing. “He creates smiles and memories, and it is such a joy to work with New England Federal Credit Union on bringing CHAMP in to the community to enhance these local events. To see CHAMP at awareness walks or at the hospital, and see the smile and hear the laughter is priceless.”

This partnership between New England Federal Credit Union and the Lake Monsters will give certain organizations and programs the opportunity to have CHAMP make an appearance at their event for no charge.

Organizations and programs interested in participating in the “CHAMP Sightings” program, and having CHAMP attend their event for free must submit a formal application that can be downloaded from CHAMP Sightings page on the CHAMP section of website. Please note that depending on the event location, travel costs may apply. Interested parties should submit their application as soon as possible, as appearances are limited.

“CHAMP makes events fun while helping to draw attention to worthwhile causes that are important to our community,” said Cindy Morgan, Senior Marketing Executive at NEFCU. “We’re delighted to support the Lake Monsters, and we encourage all non-profits and other programs that qualify to apply for a free CHAMP Sighting at their 2015 event.”

If an organization or program does not fit the requirements of the CHAMP Sightings program, regular CHAMP appearance requests can be made by calling (802) 655-4200 or downloading an application from CHAMP Appearances page on the CHAMP section of the website. Regular rates do apply – $100 per hour, plus travel expenses.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Fifth Third Bank and Dayton Dragons Team Up to “Strike Out Hunger”

Canned goods to be collected for The FoodBank, Inc. May 4-6

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Dayton, Ohio – Fifth Third Bank and the Dayton Dragons have teamed up to “Strike out Hunger” in the Miami Valley. Monday through Wednesday, May 4-6, volunteers will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items on the plaza outside Fifth Third Field between 5:30-7:00pm. Community members are encouraged to bring out their donations and stay to watch the Dragons take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Game time is 7:00 p.m. each night.

Each person who donates will be entered into a raffle to win autographed Dragons prizes.

Fifth Third Bank and the Dayton Dragons have a goal of providing 530,000 meals to families in the Miami Valley in honor of Fifth Third Day, May 3. An estimated 50 million Americans, including one in five children, live in “food insecure” households, meaning they are not always sure where or when they will be getting their next meal. For the past 20 years, Fifth Third Bank has used their holiday to support the communities in which they operate.

“In 2015, Fifth Third Bank and our community partners are seeking to raise enough canned goods for 530,000 meals,” Doug Compton, Fifth Third Bank’s Dayton City Executive, said. “Here in Dayton, in collaboration with the Dragons, we hope to raise awareness of the number of families living in ‘food insecure’ households and the tremendous year-round mission of The FoodBank.”

A full list of items The FoodBank, Inc. is especially in need of is below:

  • Chili/Soup
  • Cereal
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • Canned Fruit & Vegetables
  • Pasta & Canned Sauce
  • Rice & Beans
  • Baking Mixes
  • Canned Meat & Fish

Please visit daytondragons.com/strikeouthunger or the Dragons app for more information.

More Information:  The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com.

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

Downtown Crawdads Bash Announced

Free downtown event “Under the Sails” on Tuesday, May 12th

Hickory, NC – The Hickory Crawdads, the Hickory Downtown Development Association, and the Hickory Convention & Visitors Bureau are teaming up to host the free Downtown Crawdads Bash event on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm “Under the Sails” in downtown Hickory.

The event will feature live music, fun games and activities, and the chance for Crawdads fans to meet and mingle with their favorite ‘Dads players and coaches while collecting autographs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening as well.

“We’re really excited about the Downtown Crawdads Bash and we think it’s going to be a lot of fun for the fans and players,” said Crawdads Dir. of Community Relations & Events Megan Meade. “We had such a positive response to our downtown event during the All-Star Game last year and thought it would be something fans would enjoy experiencing again!”

The Crawdads are scheduled to play the Savannah Sand Gnats the morning of the event, with first pitch at L.P. Frans Stadium scheduled for 11:00 am.

For more information regarding the Downtown Crawdads Bash, call the ‘Dads front office at (828) 322-3000.

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

Legends celebrate 15th year with ’15 Days of Service’

Lexington Legends players, front office staff and Big L made a visit to Greenhouse 17, the first stop on the Legends "15 Days of Service" program. (Lexington Legends)
Lexington Legends players, front office staff and Big L made a visit to Greenhouse 17, the first stop on the Legends “15 Days of Service” program. (Lexington Legends)

(WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK, Lexington, Ky.) The Lexington Legends are celebrating their 15th year of operation of 2015, and part of that celebration includes a special campaign to continue giving back to the community.

The Legends’ “15 Days of Service” campaign will include volunteer work with 15 different organizations in the Lexington area. Legends players as well as front office staff will be involved.

The first of the 15 stops was made April 20 at Greenhouse 17, an advocacy agency in Lexington committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families and the community.   Legends players Alfredo Escalera, Kyle Pollock, and Michael Hill, along with Big L and front office staffers Rebecca Barnes, Anne Brenner, Ty Cobb, April Dietrich, Tim Vieira and Corie Roberts spent time with children at Greenhouse 17 and also helped out with some gardening chores.

Other agencies that will be part of “15 Days of Service” include the Ronald McDonald House, Sweet Blessings, Hope Center, Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League, Salvation Army, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, United Way, God’s Pantry, the Nest, GLEAN and Habitat for Humanity. More will be added as the 2015 season continues.

“Community service has always played a very important part of who we are as an organization here at the Lexington Legends,” said Barnes, the Legends’ director of community relations. “Being able to give back to the community that has supported us for the last 15 years is a great way to celebrate our 15th anniversary season.”

“Fifteen days of service really brings our community service efforts into focus,” added Legends President/CEO Andy Shea. “We’ll never lose sight of the importance of giving back, but the celebration of the 15th season of Legends baseball provides a special incentive for all of us.”

For more information, contact Barnes at 859-422-7855.

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

ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on May 27th

Event to be held for first time at Tuscan House in Toms River; Proceeds to ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – The BlueClaws are pleased to hold their 15th annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on Wednesday, May 27th from 6 pm – 8 pm. The event will be held for the first time at Tuscan House in Toms River, and once again all proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies.

The ALS Celebrity Waiter Event features all BlueClaws players serving as the waiters and BlueClaws coaches serving as the bartenders. The players will pose for pictures and sign autographs throughout the night while helping to raise money for a great cause.

20% of all bills and 100% of all tips will be donated directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. This event has raised over $125,000 for the ALS Association in its first 14 years of existence.

“This has been our top community outreach event since its inception in 2001,” said Jim DeAngelis, BlueClaws Director of Community Relations. “We are thrilled to partner with Tuscan House this year and are very much looking forward to another spectacular ALS Celebrity Waiter Event.”

Reservations can be made by directly calling Tuscan House at 732-797-2570.

There will also be a 50/50 and a silent auction, with merchandise from both the BlueClaws and Phillies available, again with all proceeds going directly to the ALS Assocaition of Greater Philadelphia.

BlueClaws Charities is the official non-profit organization of the Lakewood BlueClaws and supports over 40 Community Partner organizations and hundreds of non-profit organizations and fundraising events each year.

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

Five Guys Team Up With Lake Monsters For Annual “May Days” Fundraising Campaign

BURLINGTON, VT — The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce Five Guys as a partner for their annual May Days fundraiser to benefit non-profits from across the state of Vermont. “Five Guys May Days” fundraiser will launch May 1st as a month-long program devoted to helping raise funds and awareness for state wide non-profits.

Support of local non-profits has demonstrated the strong commitment both the Lake Monsters and Five Guys have to the greater Burlington community. The goal of this program is not only to provide the opportunity for organizations to raise money, but also raise awareness for their programs while providing a chance for supporters to come together at the ballpark.

COTS is just one of the many local non-profits who has benefited from participating in Five Guys May Days and will continue the tradition this year. “COTS very much appreciates the support we receive from our local community, and the Lake Monsters fundraiser is a great example of how we can work together to raise awareness about homelessness in Vermont” said COTS Executive Director Rita Markley.

Participating non-profits will have the entire month of May to promote and sell $6 Lake Monsters tickets through a specific URL link designated to their organization for a specific game during the season. After the month of May is completed, the Lake Monsters will donate half of the proceeds back to the organization. Following the selling period, Five Guys will donate up to $500 to match the amount raised by the highest selling non-profit in the program. Organizations will then be recognized on field with a check presentation at a Lake Monsters game this season. This opportunity is an easy way to fundraiser for non-profits, simply by reaching out to your employees, supporters, volunteers, and sponsors with the URL link. For more information or if your non-profit is interested in participating contact Kali Ackerman at 802-655-4200 or kali@vermontlakemonsters.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Vermont Lake Monsters. Click here to view the original story.

Gwinnett Braves Award March Grant to Kidsplosion Nation Corp.

Organization receives $1,000 “Salute to the Arts” themed grant

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Gwinnett Braves have announced the recipient of their $1,000 grant for the month of March. Kidsplosion Nation Corp. has been awarded the “Salute to the Arts” themed grant, aimed at funding an organization that supports art programs or education.

Kidsplosion Nation enables youth to “Discover, Develop, and Display” their gifts and talents at camps throughout economically challenged areas of Gwinnett County. The organization provides afterschool and summer programs that include courses in dance, karate, comedy, music, art, cooking, acting and more.

Those activities provide children with an opportunity to discover what they enjoy, develop those talents through instruction and display their gifts through shows at the end of camps or afterschool programs. The organization partners with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation and Gwinnett County Schools to offer camps in their facilities. It also provides breakfast, lunch and snacks for free.

The $1,000 grant awarded by the Gwinnett Braves will be used for the purchase of snacks and Kidsplosion T-shirts to give campers, as well as website hosting and upkeep costs.

“We are so completely excited to be March’s grant recipient,” Kidsplosion Founder and CEO Carlena Evans said. “This grant will help us purchase summer camp shirts for about 200 students, which makes for a lot of happy campers. We thank the Gwinnett Braves on behalf of Kidsplosion staff, parents and campers.”

About Kidsplosion Nation Corp.: Kidsplosion Nation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization started in 2010 by Carlena Evans. The organization offers camps and afterschool programs for economically disadvantaged children in Gwinnett County areas with the highest need for affordable youth programming. Those programs enable youth to “Discover, Develop, and Display” their gifts. Kidsplosion also provides free breakfast, lunch and snacks for its campers. Kidsplosion partnered with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation in 2013 and expanded into Gwinnett County Schools in 2014 with a desire to reach all children. For more information, visit www.kidsplosion.com.

For more information on the Gwinnett Braves Grant Program, including details on how your organization can apply for future grants, call Community Relations Coordinator Alison Atkins at 678-277-0346 or email Alison.Atkins@braves.com.

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The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Follow the G-Braves at GwinnettBraves.com, facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1 and twitter.com/GwinnettBraves. Tickets are on sale now at the Coolray Field Ticket Office, call 678-277-0340.

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

Team Salvatore Fight Like A Kid Night

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Friday, May 1st. Gates open at 6:00pm for the 7:00pm game.

Salvatore is three years old. He loves cars & playing with his friends. He wants to become a firefighter when he grows up. He is a new big brother and loves his little sister very much. Salvatore was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and has been fighting hard to beat the disease.

To help support his family in this difficult time, the Tampa Yankees are donating 100% of the ticket proceeds from the Friday, May 1st home game to Salvatore’s family. There will also be a raffle with Tampa Yankees autographed items on the concourse. Raffle proceeds will also go to Salvatore’s family.

Salvatore’s family & doctor are planning to bring him for that evenings home game to meet the team and throw out the first pitch. The night will have several other surprises for Salvatore and his family.

Reserved tickets are $6 each and General Admission tickets are $4 each and can be purchased online through TicketMaster, tybaseball.com or at the Steinbrenner Field Box Office. Please note that TicketMaster has dropped all additional fees for the May 1st home game if you purchase through them.

Fans can enjoy $10 all-you-can-eat chicken wings and half price drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) from 6-8:00pm on the Walgreens Deck.

Can’t make it to the game, but still want to make a donation? Here is a link to Salvatore’s GoFundMe Page: http://www.gofundme.com/ligi3k

No donation is too small and will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you at Steinbrenner Field for Team Salvatore Fight Like A Kid Night.

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

Martie Cordaro Receives Jack Lewis Community Service Award at Omaha Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

OMAHA, Neb. – As part of the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Omaha Storm Chasers President and General Manager Martie Cordaro was honored with the Jack Lewis Community Service Award. The event was held at the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Scott Conference Center.

“The Storm Chasers are not validated by Championship rings and trophies, but are with the results that show the staff is truly dedicated to the area we live and work in,” said Martie Cordaro, President and General Manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers. “Our work is not important unless we have an impact on the lives of the people who support us, and that is what we continue to try to live up to every day.”

The Jack Lewis Service Community Service Award is the third community-based honor the Storm Chasers have received since the end of the 2014 season, and second for Cordaro as he was named “Community Partner of the Year” by Community 360 last September. The team was honored at the PRSA Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards Gala last December with the 2014 Community Service Award.

The Storm Chasers had a record-setting 2014 in terms of community involvement as the charitable arm of the team, the Home Run Foundation of Greater Omaha, donated $558,733 to local charities. The total was the largest since the team became the Storm Chasers in 2010.

The 2015 Hall of Fame inductees were Bruce Benedict, Ken Geddes, Peaches James, Christy Johnson-Lynch, Charles “Deacon” Jones, the 1985 Omaha Creighton Prep Football team and horse “Omaha.”

In addition to the honor for Cordaro the Westside High School baseball team was named Sportsmen of the Year, Creighton Volleyball’s Kelli Browning was named Sportswoman of the Year and Boxing’s “Fighter of the Year” Terence “Bud” Crawford was named the Founders Award winner.

The Omaha Sports Hall Of Fame was founded in 2006, with a goal to provide a permanent place to honor individuals with strong ties to Omaha who have achieved tremendous success through athletics.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Omaha Storm Chasers. Click here to view the original story.

Dodgers to Honor Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma as Chesapeake Community All-Stars

Organization to become first honoree of the 2015 season Saturday

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Dodgers and Chesapeake Energy Corporation are proud to honor Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma as Chesapeake Energy Community All-Stars during Saturday’s Dodgers’ game against the Omaha Storm Chasers at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

The Chesapeake Energy Community All-Stars program identifies organizations that have gone above and beyond to make a difference in their communities. In partnership with the Dodgers, Chesapeake will honor five organizations throughout the 2015 baseball season.

“We’re so fortunate to live in the state of Oklahoma, which is full of so many generous organizations,” OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes said. “Dodgers games provide an ideal platform to assist in Chesapeake’s mission of recognizing deserving organizations that better their communities.”

More than 14,000 people are involved with Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, which aims to build “girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place,” according to the organization’s mission statement.

“At Girl Scouts, girls have the opportunity to do something big,” Shannon Evers, chief executive officer at Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma said. “They discover themselves and they learn about who they are, what they care about and what interests they may have.”

Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma will be honored at the end of the third inning of Saturday’s game.

Lindsay McIntyre, with Chesapeake, will present the award. Karen Sandlin, public relations and marketing specialist for Girls Scouts Western Oklahoma, will accept the award on behalf of the organization.

First pitch for Saturday’s game is set for 7:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The award presentation, including an informational video about Girls Scouts Western Oklahoma, will follow the end of the third inning.

For more information about the Chesapeake Energy Community All-Stars program, visit okcdodgers.com.

Tickets for tonight’s game are available through the OKC Dodgers ticket office at (405) 218-1000 or through okcdodgers.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Click here to view the original story.

Chihuahuas Launch Volunteer Initiative

The Chihuahuas Volunteer Pack To Participate in Rebuilding Together El Paso’s National Event Day on April 25th

 

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EL PASO – April 22, 2015 – The El Paso Chihuahuas proudly announce the launch of the Chihuahuas Volunteer Pack, an El Paso-wide volunteer force created to give back to the Sun City and surrounding region.

This Saturday, April 25, “The Pack” will participate in their first event – Rebuilding Together El Paso’s National Event Day – at 6344 St Lo Rd from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. or until the job is done with some special guests arriving around 10:00 a.m. “The Pack” will help with some home improvements such as painting and yard maintenance.

“We are extremely proud to create a community group that can join together and give back to our great city,” said Brad Taylor, Chihuahuas general manager.

Joining together with non-profit organizations and community partners, “The Pack” is made up of Chihuahuas fans, players, coaches and staff with the mission of making a positive impact in our community.

“Rebuilding Together improves the homes and lives of low income elderly and/or disabled homeowners, with the intention to provide them a prolonged decent life in their own home,” said Roger de Moor, President Rebuilding Together. “We do this free of charge with the help of volunteers and the community.”

If you are interested in joining the Chihuahuas Volunteer Pack and helping with future volunteer opportunities, please visit http://bit.ly/All_Paws_In. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

Join The Pack and make a difference! #AllPawsIn

Chihuahuas Season Seats, Pawtial Plans, Individual Tickets and Hospitality Areas are on sale now! Call (915)-533-BASE for more information or visit epchihuahuas.com.

Fetch the Fun!

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