Beavers Fight Cancer
Published on August 2, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - On Sunday, Aug. 5, the Portland Beavers are teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Health Net to "Strike Out Breast Cancer" when the team plays host to the Memphis Redbirds at 2:05 p.m. at PGE Park.
As the Beavers continue to help in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease, the team will don special jerseys among the many activities to take place during Sunday's "Strike Out Breast Cancer" event at the stadium. Adidas, the official uniform provider for the Beavers, designed the unique pink-ribbon jerseys - a pink jersey that features a black-and-white tackle twill "Beavers" script and the signature pink Komen ribbon on the right sleeve.
As part of the team's efforts to help raise funds to fight the disease, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 40-59, the Beavers will be conducting a silent auction before and during Sunday's game, with each of the authentic, game-worn jerseys presented to winning bidders following the game.
Last season, the Beavers raised more than $4,100 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure through a similar auction. Funds raised from the silent auction and other activities at Sunday's game will directly benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & S.W. Washington Affiliate.
In addition, Health Net will present a check for $14,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Health Net has partnered with the Beavers all season to donate $25 for each home strikeout by a Portland pitcher.
The first 2,000 fans through the gates for Sunday's game will receive a commemorative visor, courtesy of Health Net.
To show support of the foundation's efforts or survivors in their lives, fans in attendance at Sunday's game are encouraged to wear pink attire or their Komen Race for the Cure T-shirts. This year's Komen Portland Race for the Cure, which is part of the largest series of 5K runs in the world, will be held Sunday, Sept. 23. For more information, go to www.komenoregon.org.
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