AU Health, Georgia Cancer Center & GreenJackets to Celebrate Pink in the Park Weekend
May 4, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in conjunction with Augusta University Health & the Georgia Cancer Center have teamed up to host "Pink in the Park Weekend" an annual breast cancer awareness event that celebrates survivors and raises money for the Georgia Cancer Center at SRP Park on May 12th and 13th.
"Holding the "Pink in the Park' celebration on Mother's Day gives us the opportunity to recognize the many mothers touched by breast cancer," said Dr. John Cowell, interim director of the Georgia Cancer Center. "Statistics show one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer during their lifetime."
Pink in the Park weekend for the 2018 season will start on Friday, May 11th with our signature Ladies Night Friday, where we celebrate Lady GreenJackets fans with 9-innings-of-winning, and end on Sunday, May 13th with our GreenJackets Mother's Day Celebration and Pink in the Park jersey auction.
"We are honored to partner with Augusta University Health and the Georgia Cancer Center to celebrate the first Pink in the Park Weekend at SRP Park," stated GreenJackets Vice President Tom Denlinger. "Everyone knows someone that has been touched by breast cancer and we look forward to our fans stepping up and raising funds and awareness all weekend long."
Pink in the Park Weekend to include:
* Saturday, May 12th- vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers (Miami Marlins) 6:05PM:
* State Farm Family Saturday presented by Anthony and London Thuan
* Pre-Game Concert Series (4:30PM): Adam Harris Thompson
* The GreenJackets will be wearing specialty Pink Jerseys with bidding occurring during the Mother's Day Game on May 13th
* Post-Game Pink in the Park Fireworks Extravaganza
* Post-Game Moe's Southwest Grill Kids-Run-The-Bases for fans 12 and under
* Sunday, May 13th- vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers (Miami Marlins) 2:05PM:
* The GreenJackets will be wearing specialty Pink Jerseys on Saturday & Sunday. The Jersey auction will take place on Sunday where fans can bid on their favorite GreenJackets player jerseys. The fans that win them will get to go down on field after Sunday's game and take a picture and get their jersey signed! Proceeds from the Pink Jerseys will go to benefiting the Georgia Cancer Center.
* Sunday Funday/Giants Sunday
* Augusta University Health Picture Magnet Giveaway to the first 1,500 fans
* Get your picture taken at SRP Park at the photo station
* Mother's Day Pink in the Park Picnic - Treat your Mom in style at SRP Park
* Jr. Jackets Kids Club Day (Kids 12 & Under get in Free)
* Pre-Game Catch on the Field (1-1:30)
* Post-Game Moe's Southwest Grill Kids Run The Bases
The third homestand at SRP Park will begin on Wednesday, May 9th with a 3-game series against the Rome Braves (Atlanta Braves) and will conclude on Tuesday, May 15th against the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Miami Marlins). For a full list of promotions that will be going on during the third homestand, visit www.greenjacketsbaseball.com/promotions.
About the Georgia Cancer Center
The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in Georgia and across the globe through superior care, innovation, and education. Through unprecedented expansion, the Georgia Cancer Center is providing access to more first-in-the-nation clinical trials, world-renowned experts and life-saving options.
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