Barnstormers Announce John's Christmas Extravaganza
Published on November 18, 2021 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have introduced John's Christmas Extravaganza, General Manager Juli Pettit announced today. The event will kick off with the team's first Annual Gift Drive.
The Iowa Barnstormers are proud to introduce John's Christmas Extravaganza, their first annual holiday event in honor of former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Pettit. In its inaugural year, John's Christmas Extravaganza will kick off with the team's first Gift Drive in partnership with Children and Families of Iowa. The Extravaganza will also include holiday gift giveaways with the return of the team's 12 Days of Christmas.
"Anyone who knew my dad knows that Christmas was his absolute favorite holiday," said General Manager Juli Pettit. "He loved everything about the holiday season, especially being able to give back to others. The holiday season can be difficult for many, so it is important to me that our organization keep his giving spirit alive. I am excited to start this event in his name and I already look forward to being able to make it bigger and better next year."
The Iowa Barnstormers have partnered with Children & Families of Iowa in their first Annual Gift Drive, kicking off the Extravaganza. The Barnstormers will be collecting gifts to donate to The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa's Holiday Shop.
The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa Holiday Shop allows clients to choose gifts for their kids and family, get cleaning supplies and household items, and replenish their pantry with nonperishable food to help alleviate some of their struggles during the holiday season. The Holiday Shop also features a wrapping station for families to be able to wrap their gifts on site.
"We are happy to be able to work with Children & Families of Iowa and contribute to the Holiday Shop," said Pettit. "Being able to give back and help take stress out of what is meant to be a joyous season is what John's Christmas Extravaganza is all about for me and for the Barnstormers."
The Iowa Barnstormers are inviting fans to join them in John's Christmas Extravaganza. Fans are encouraged to donate items to the Barnstormers front office weekdays between 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or mail items to the front office located at 730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309.
Fans can also bring donations to the Iowa Barnstormers Open Tryout event on Saturday, December 4 at the Iowa Events Center in Hy-Vee Hall C. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m.
Individuals who would like to participate in the Gift Drive but are unable to drop off items are welcome to shop the Iowa Barnstormers Amazon Wish List linked here. All items purchased from the Wish List will be donated to the Holiday Shop.
Gift Drive Gift Guide:
Kids Toys
Teen Gifts
Adult Gifts
Personal Care Items
Gift Cards
Gas
Grocery
Restaurants
The John's Christmas Extravaganza Gift Drive will kick off immediately and run through Friday, December 10, 2021.
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