2010 Charity Challenge Raises Nearly $3500

Published on July 10, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - A night at the ballpark is always a lot fun especially when needed funds are raised for local charities. On Friday night July 9th at State Mutual Stadium the Boys & Girls Club of NWGA, Cancer Navigators, Children's Miracle Network, Hospitality House, Murphy Harpst Children's Home, and Williams Davies Shelter all participated in the 2010 Charity Challenge. Each organization sold tickets with a portion of sales going directly back to them. The top four teams selling the most tickets took part in "on field" activities like the dizzy bat race and the limbo to raise additional funds. Nearly $3500 was raised.

The Murphy Harpst Children's Home sold the most tickets, Boys & Girls Club placed first in the game challenges while the Children's Miracle Network placed 2nd in the game challenges

The Braves continue their homestand tonight against the Charleston Riverdogs. For ticket information call the Rome Braves ticket office at 706-378-5144 or purchase tickets online at wwww.romebraves.com.

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