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Hold the Peanuts! Whitecaps Host Second Annual Peanut Free Baseball Game

May 28, 2004 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Last year, an Ada second grader was able to safely attend his first baseball game when the Whitecaps took peanuts off the menu for an afternoon. This year, that same boy will attend his second baseball game on Wednesday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. as the 'Caps host what has now become an annual event - Peanut Free Day.

"Last year, we received so much positive feedback that we knew we had to do it again this year," said Whitecaps Food and Beverage Manager Matt Timon. "This year, we won'' sell peanuts or nuts of any kind anywhere in the ballpark. We'll also be giving the whole ballpark a thorough cleaning the night before to try and take care of any peanut residue. While we won't sell or cook peanuts that day, the Whitecaps can't guarantee that there won't be peanut residue in the park or that other fans won't sneak peanuts into the ballpark."

While one child was the impetus for the peanut free game last season, the Whitecaps found that dozens of peanut allergic children took advantage of the opportunity. According to a recent study by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, more than three million Americans suffer from a peanut allergy. For those people, being around a peanut or even a peanut shell can be life threatening.

"Making peanut free day an annual event was an easy decision," said Timon. "Our vendors who sell peanuts and other peanut products have been incredibly supportive and they're just as excited as we are to be able to offer this opportunity to people who would not normally be able to come to the ballpark."

During the Wednesday, June 2nd School Day Game, peanuts will not be available at any concession area, including the suite level. Timon and his staff will also pull roasted almonds, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kat Bars, nutty cones, sunflower seeds and nut topping for the soft serve ice cream from the menu. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. for the special matinee 11:00 a.m. game. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling the Whitecaps Ticket Office at (616) 784-4131.


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