EL1 Trenton Thunder

Holiday Purchases Benefit Underprivileged Families

Published on November 27, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder, the Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced that the eighth annual "Gift of Baseball" program will begin on Wednesday, November 28. The "Gift of Baseball" initiative is a way fans can share the experience of attending a professional baseball game with underprivileged families.

For each Season Ticket, Pic-A-Plan and Mini Plan purchased between November 28 and December 20, the Thunder will provide tickets for one family to attend a game. Each of the families who receive the tickets will be part of the Holiday Gift Outreach program run by Children's Home Society.

In its first seven years, the program has allowed the Thunder to donate a total of 4,972 tickets to the Children's Home Society. Last year's 928 ticket donation was the highest in the program's history.

"Our fans and corporate partners deserve a big "thank you" for supporting this initative every year," said Thunder General Manager Will Smith. "We're hoping even more families can visit our ballpark next season because our fans do some holiday shopping with us."

Trenton Thunder Mini Plans will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, November 28. The plans include five or six of the most popular games on the schedule, free food at each game, a Trenton Thunder gift, a complimentary ticket to Opening Night and start as low as $55.

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey provides at-risk children and their families with a range of services that empower them to achieve their potential. They are child-oriented, family focused, community based, and outcome-oriented.

The 2013 Trenton Thunder season will begin on Thursday, April 4 at Portland with the home opener slated for Thursday, April 11 vs. Richmond.

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