Care-A-Van Makes Stop At Local Hospital
Published on June 28, 2005 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
SPOKANE, WA - 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 2005 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 six trips to visit local children in the hospital. "Dr. OTTO", who will be dressed in full medical garb complete with stethoscope, will get the Care-A-Van rolling on Wednesday, June 29th. The Care-A-Van will make its first stop of the year at Sacred Heart Hospital on Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00 am.
"The Indians are proud to be a part of the Care-A-Van program for the sixth 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."
The Care-A-Van will be making a total of six stops throughout the season. The following is a complete Care-A-Van schedule.
June 29 - 10:00 am - Sacred Heart Medical Center
July 6 - 10:00 am - Shriner's Hospital
July 6 - 11:00 am - Ronald McDonald House
July 14 - 10:00 am - Sacred Heart Medical Center
July 28 - 10:00 am - Holy Family Hospital
August 17 - 10:00 am - Shriner's Hospital
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