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Pig-Smooching Raises Nearly $40,000 for Charity

July 21, 2014 - Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RICHMOND, VA - Richmond Flying Squirrels Charities, the non-profit foundation of the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that the inaugural Smooch-A-Pig charity fundraising campaign raised nearly $40,000 for Richmond area youth athletics. Ten dedicated local business leaders and celebrities (listed below) executed vigorous fundraising campaigns for the honor to smooch Parker the Rally Pig at home plate during the Squirrels game on July 17th. While all of the participants went "whole hog" in their tireless efforts, Dan Schmitt from RMC events brought in the most bacon and won the privilege to kiss Parker. Schmitt brought along chocolates and a rose to give the celebrity swine and the two shared a special moment at home plate (photos attached) prior to the game. All the proceeds raised will go directly to "Operation Renovation," a dedicated community impact project to renovate 12 Richmond youth baseball facilities (details below).

The Smooch-A-Pig Participants:

Jon Bibbs, Richmond Prep School Administrator

Matt DiNardo, WRIC TV Meteorologist

Jack and Melissa, 103.7 Play

Cla Meredith, Former MLB Player

Barry Moore, Volvo of Midlothian

Kim Scheeler, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

Dan Schmitt, RMC Events President

Latrell Scott,Virginia State University Head Football Coach

Norman Way, Puritan Cleaners Director of Operations

Lisa Watkins, Coca-Cola East Region Key Account Development Manager

"We can't thank these ten leaders enough for their extraordinary efforts," Flying Squirrels Chief Executive Manager Chuck Domino said. "These candidates share our vision for what Operation Renovation can do for the community. The money raised here is an important start of what will be an ongoing effort from Flying Squirrels Charities."

The four phases for Operation Renovation are projected as follows: Phase 1- build 24 dugouts on 12 designated youth baseball fields in Richmond; Phase 2 - improve these same playing fields; Phase 3 - develop the Henderson Complex into a Little League Complex, including the concessions building; Phase 4- recover and renovate unused fields as demands dictate.

Operation Renovation Youth Baseball Fields

Battery Park, 2000 Fendall Ave

Bellemeade, 1800 Lynhaven Ave

Bill Robinson, 701 N. 37th St

Blackwell, 16th & Everett St

Calhoun, 436 Calhoun St

Chandler, 201 E. Brookland Park Blvd

Hotchkiss (Two Fields), 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd

Lucks Field, Rodgers & T St

Powhatan, 5051 Northampton Ave

Westover (Two Fields), 1301 Jahnke Rd.

Although the inaugural Smooch-A-Pig campaign is over, additional information and donations can still be made to Flying Squirrels Charities through the website www.smoochapig.com. Any individuals or business interested in getting involved with Operation Renovation and Flying Squirrels Charities can contact Squirrels Charity Liaison/Media Relation Manager Jay Burnham at 804-482-6791 or email at jay.burnham@squirrelsbaseball.com.

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