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BlueClaws announce items to be auctioned at ALS Benefit

Published on May 14, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release


LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The Lakewood BlueClaws, the class-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are holding their eighth annual ALS Celebrity Waiter and Auction Event on May 21st. The team has also announced a full slate of items to be auctioned off throughout the event in the evening's silent auction.

Among the memorabilia to be auctioned off are a Jon Bon Jovi autographed baseball glove, a Phillies jersey autographed by Hall of Famer Steve Carlton, a Ryan Howard autographed BlueClaws Warm-up Jersey and much more.

"We will be auctioning off some really cool and rare items," said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. "Many of the things we will be donating are one-of-a-kind. The best part of it all is that the entirety of the proceeds goes to supporting ALS research."

For the first time, the event will be hosted at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Proceeds will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey, the official charity of the Phillies.

After the BlueClaws 11:05 a.m. game on May 21st, the players and coaches will return to the ballpark to work for the fans as they enjoy a buffet style dinner. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7 p.m.

Children will be allowed to play catch on the field with a BlueClaws player for an additional donation. Members of the BlueClaws will also be available to sign autographs and Lakewood's mascot, Buster, will be in attendance.

The cost of the dinner is $25 per person with tips not included. Sponsor tables of eight people are available for $250. Each sponsor will get their name on the table as well as on the centerfield scoreboard during the dinner.

Proceeds, including 100 percent of the tips revenue, will go to the ALS Association. In the first seven years this fundraiser has totaled over $60,000.

Advanced reservations are required as seating availability is limited. Individuals or groups interested in making reservations for the event can call Lisa Carone, Special Events Manager, at 732- 901-7000 ext. 192.

All money raised from the event will support ALS research and services provided free of charge to ALS patients and families throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties, including in-home care, clinics, equipment, technology, recreational programs and nursing visits.

A progressive, motor-neuron disease, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, usually strikes both men and women between the ages of 30 and 75. Once thought to be rare, ALS occurs nearly as often as multiple sclerosis. Every 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS, for which the cause and cure are unknown.

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