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Cancer Survivors' Night Highlights Six-Game Homestand

June 1, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release


SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - After a brief three-game trip to Marion, Ill for a series against the Southern Illinois Miners, the Schaumburg Boomers return to beautiful Boomers Stadium on June 5 for a six-game homestand, highlighted by Cancer Survivors' Night presented by Northwest Community Healthcare on Saturday, June 9.

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is teaming up with the Boomers on Saturday, June 9 for Cancer Survivors' Night. As the presenting partner of the celebratory event, the Boomers and NCH areinviting all cancer survivors, their support teams and baseball fans alike to participate in special activities before enjoying a night of competitive baseball.

Prior to the Schaumburg Boomers taking on the first-place River City Rascals, NCH will lead an on-field survivor parade at 5:20 p.m. for cancer survivors, and their families and friends. A pre-game address will follow the parade to honor and acknowledge the courage of these brave men and women. Individuals participating in the parade are encouraged to come early, with gates opening at 5 p.m. at Boomers Stadium, 1999 South Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg.

The Boomers will hold a silent auction during the game for the special themed jerseys Boomers players will wear during the game with the proceeds going to charity. Auction winners will meet and have their picture taken with the player whose jersey they win on the field after the game!

Throughout the game, NCH experts will be on hand with information and resources about the cancer care services and treatment options available at Northwest CommunityHospital in Arlington Heights. For more information on Northwest Community Healthcare, visit www.nch.org.

Tickets are available NOW for the Inaugural Season of Boomers Baseball. Don't miss out on all the fun! Call the Boomers today at 847.461.3695, visit www.boomersbaseball.com or stop by the Boomers Box Office during regular business hours or between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Before we celebrate the bravery of these men and women, the Gateway Grizzlies invade Schaumburg for the first time on Tuesday, June 5 for a three-game series. With free parking at every game, an easy to get to location, players paid to win and nonstop zany fun, the Boomers are the best value in the Chicagoland area for affordable, family entertainment. Don't believe us? Well, give us a chance and we will not disappoint!

Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. - Hometown Tuesday: Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park and Streamwood

It's the very first HometownTuesday of the season, and we are starting off with Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, and Streamwood! A perfect night out to show your hometown pride, as we are offering special discounts to groups from our Towns of Honor. Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. - Plumbers Night and Mario Brothers Appearance

It's Plumbers Night, and we have a very special guest appearance! Everyone's favorite plumbers, Mario and Luigi, will be in attendance at the ballpark! You definitely don't want to miss out on meeting the Nintendo heroes. Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. - Wine, Women & Baseball

Grab your girls for a night at the ballpark! There will be free wine-tastings on the concourse,wine for sale, and even meat-and-cheese pairings! After the game, you'll have a chance to grab a Boomers player in our Bachelor Auction! This is shaping up to be a night to remember, so grab your girlfriends and come on out! It's Thursday and that means its time to add to the collection as the first 500 adults entering the park receive a free pint cup! Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

Friday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. - Fireworks Friday presented by Tuffy Auto Centers

It's Friday and you know what that means - it's Fireworks Night! Bring your family and friends out to the ballpark to enjoy the best fireworks spectacular in the business, featuring the outstanding work of Melrose Pyrotechnics! Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

Saturday, June 9 at 6 p.m. - Fleece Blanket Giveaway, courtesy of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.

Sure to be a fan favorite, make sure you're here early on this night, as the first 1,500 fans will snag a free Boomers fleece blanket - Gates open at 5 p.m. and its first-come first-serve! Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

Sunday June 10 at 1 p.m. - Daily Herald Family Day and Post-Game Autographs presented by Wintrust

The Daily Herald Media Group presents Family Day! Clip the coupon in Sunday's Daily Herald and receive four tickets, four food vouchers and two Coop's Kids Corner passes for just $56. After you run the bases, stick around for another Boomers Sunday tradition with the Post-Game Autograph Session presented by Wintrust Community Banks! Everyone runs the bases after the game presented by Sonic Drive-Ins!

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