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16th Annual "Kindness Beats Blindness" Auction on July 25 Benefits MUSC's Storm Eye Institute

July 17, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The RiverDogs will host their 16th Annual "Kindness Beats Blindness RP Auction" on Saturday, July 25, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park as Charleston faces the Greenville Drive with the first pitch set for 6:05 pm.

With proceeds once again going to the Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Storm Eye Institute and their on-going fight to prevent the loss of sight, the RiverDogs' silent auction begins when the gates open at 5 pm and concludes at the bottom of the 6th inning.

The Charleston RiverDogs have donated more than $500,000 to the Storm Eye Institute to help fight Retinitis Pigmentosa, a disease that causes blindness and that has affected Rebecca Veeck, the daughter of RiverDogs President Mike Veeck and his wife, Libby.

The list of auction items sure to be in high demand includes:

- Exotic Jewelry

Multiple opportunities include a stunning diamond necklace that retails for more than $4,000;

- Charleston Staycations

Vacation in our hometown with opportunities at first-class properties at Charleston Place and Wentworth Mansion while utilizing rental homes on Wild Dunes, Sullivan's Island and Folly Beach.

- Walt Disney World Vacation

Create memories with your youngsters or that special someone with a vacation trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, where everyone is happy;

- New York Yankees

Experience a game at Yankee Stadium with tickets and entry to the New York Yankees Legends Club;

- Lasik Eye Surgery

Had enough of wearing glasses? Lasik is the way to go;

- Miami Dolphins

Experience a pre-season NFL game in Miami with two (2) 100-Level tickets to the August 29 game against the Atlanta Falcons;

- Charleston Mattress

Sleep like a baby on this new mattress from Charleston Mattress;

In addition, the RiverDogs will have a wealth of sports-related memorabilia including an array of autographed items that range from a Bill Murray baseball to a Michael Jordan autographed baseball bat and much, much more.

For additional information about the "Kindness Beats Blindness RP Auction" or if you are interested in a donation or purchasing tickets to the game, please call Melissa McCants Azevedo or Kristen Wolfe at (843)577-DOGS (3647) or visit www.riverdogs.com or www.rileyparkevents.com.

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