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RailRiders Raising Funds for Orlando Victims

July 1, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release

Moosic, Pa. - As part of their HOPE Week initiative, the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/ New York Yankees) will raise money for the victims and families of the Orlando shooting that occurred on June 12. The team will donate portions of tickets sales, and the entire proceeds from an on-line auction, from their game against the Lehigh High Valley IronPigs on July 5 to the Pulse Victims Fund.

"We humbly hope to help the victims and families of this terrible tragedy however we can," said Jeremy Ruby, general manager of the RailRiders.

Half of the revenue generated from walk-up ticket sales will go to the foundation. Also, half the proceeds from tickets purchased from an online link, listed below, will be given to the Pulse fund. If fans are purchasing through the online link, they are encouraged to use the promo code: ORLANDO.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/swbyankees/EN/link/promotion/home/d17489ff02d7046df4f2610dcdeb1de49d36bfc3

Additionally, the RailRiders will hold an online auction where fans can bid on various items, including: a meet-and-greet or a signed jersey off the back of their favorite RailRiders, a suite night, autographs and more. All of the money generated by the auction will go to Pulse. Fans can visit the online auction by going to railriders.milbauctions.com.

Initiated in 2009 and now in its seventh campaign in NEPA, HOPE Week is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. Each day from Monday, July 4 through Sunday, July 10, members of the RailRiders front office staff or club will reach out personally to connect with an organization, cause or individual. 2016 marks the fifth straight year that each of the Yankees' six U.S.-based affiliates will participate in the program, making the initiative one that the entire organization proudly stands behind.

The RailRiders return home for a seven-game homestand starting on the Fourth of July against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies). The game includes post-game fireworks presented by the PA Lottery; foam light-up sticks to the first 2,500 fans through the gates thanks to ShurSave Supermarkets; USA-themed jerseys worn by the RailRiders; and Fourth-of-July hats worn by the team that will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

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