Chasers in the Community
Published on May 9, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
Nebraska State Treasurer "Why I Want to Go to College" Essay winners
(Omaha Storm Chasers)
It was a busy month of April for the Storm Chasers in the community, with several front office members combining for nearly 100 hours of community service in the month of April alone. In addition, Storm Chasers players have been visible in the Omaha community at the beginning of May, including several taking part in the Cinco de Mayo festival in South Omaha, as well as visiting Children's Hospital on May 8. On May 6, the Storm Chasers honored the Nebraska Treasurer's Office "Why I Want to Go to College" essay contest winners in a pre-game ceremony attended by Nebraska Treasurer Don Stenberg. Upcoming this week, fans are welcome to help paint the 50th Season Mural at Werner Park on May 11 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Previous Notable Community Events
- Front Office Staff members visited Storm Chasers fan Zane Williams at Children's Hospital before surgery - April 5
- Front office staff members spent 17 hours mentoring with TeamMates- April 1-30
- Storm Chasers players Humberto Arteaga, Jack Lopez, Frank Schwindel, Kevin Lenik, Jonathan Dziedzic and Eric Stout participated in the Cinco de Mayo festival in South Omaha -- May 5
- Winners of the Nebraska Treasurer's Office "Why I Want To Go To College" Essay Contest were honored prior to the Storm Chasers' game - May 6
- Storm Chasers players Trevor Oaks, Ryan O'Hearn and Jonathan Dziedzic visited Children's Hospital - May 8
Previous Notable Mascot Appearances
Midlands Community Health Fair - April 7
Autism Society Puzzle Walk - April 14
YMCA Healthy Kids Day - April 22
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Walk to Remember - April 28
Military Family Appreciation Fun Fair - April 28
Walk to Cure Arthritis - May 5
First Responders Foundation For One For All - May 5
Upcoming Community Events
- 50th Season Mural Community Paint Day - May 11 (5:00pm-8:00pm)
- Front office staff will be involved in career program "Exploring Business" at La Vista Middle School - May 16 (8:00am)
- Players and mascots are scheduled to visit Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital - May 24 (11:00am)
Upcoming Scheduled Mascot Appearances
American Heart Association Heart Walk (Freedom Park) - May 12 (8:00am)
Great Strides walk for Cystic Fibrosis - May 19 (9:30am)
LaVista Salute to Summer Parade - May 26 (1:00pm)
Boys Town Memorial Day Run - May 28 (9:00am)
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