Care-A-Van Makes First Stops Of The Season
June 23, 2004 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
The Spokane Indians and Premera Blue Cross are once again teaming up to bring the Care-A-Van to children in local hospitals. The Care-A-Van will feature members of the 2004 Spokane Indians baseball team, as well as members of the Indians and Premera Blue Cross staffs. OTTO the Mascot will lead the Care-A-Van on trips to visit local children in the hospital throughout the season. "Dr. OTTO", who will be dressed in full medical garb complete with stethoscope, and the Care-A-Van will make it's first stops of the year on Thursday, June 24th at 10:00 am.
The Care-A-Van will be stopping at Deaconess Hospital at 10:00 am and then at the Ronald McDonald House at 11:00 am. OTTO and the rest of the Indians will meet with young patients to promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes.
"The Indians are proud to be a part of the Care-A-Van program for the fifth straight year," said Indians President Andy Billig. "It's a great opportunity for the players and staff to make a difference in a young person's life."
Not only will the children get to meet and visit with the Indians players, but they will also receive wellness Care-A-Van promotional items such as Care-A-Van water bottles, hat, soft baseballs and sports bags. Tickets to future Indians games will also be donated to allow many of the children to attend a game at Avista Stadium.
Stefanie Overbey of Premera Blue Cross stated, "It's a great opportunity for the players to get up close and personal with the kids. It's a highlight for the patients and a little bit of sunshine for these kids as well."
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