Don't Forget To Waddle In
December 5, 2008 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2008) - Hey, Ducks fans! Don't forget that the Waddle In Shop, the team's official merchandise store, will open for holiday shopping on Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. From the 6th through the 22nd of the month, the shop will be open from Noon - 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The Ducks also will host their annual toy drive to benefit area hospitals.
The December 6 holiday shopping kickoff will include visits from QuackerJack, the famous racing hot dogs and Santa Claus. The Waddle In is the only place to buy official Ducks merchandise. New for this year are exciting green replica jersey Gary Carter T-shirts in both youth and adult sizes, just in time for the Hall of Famer's spring debut as manager of the Flock. Pick up hats, sweatshirts, fleeces, long sleeve T-shirts, baseball, quackers and much more for that special Ducks fan in your life. There's something for everyone, so make sure you stop by!
In conjunction with the opening, the Ducks will be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the Waddle In Shop at Citibank Park between December 6 and December 22 during store hours for those spending the holidays in the hospital. The toys will be delivered by members of the Ducks and QuackerJack to the pediatric units at Good Samaritan Hospital, Southside Hospital and Stony Brook University Medical Center. Pediatric patients range from newborn to 24 years of age. The hospitals have made the following suggestions, based on age ranges of patients:
Newborn-12 months: Rattles, stuffed animals, board books, onesies, bibs
1-3 Years: Shape sorters, soft bath books, pop-up toys, ring stacks
4-7 Years: Board games, action figures, sticker sets, books
8-11 Years: Arts & crafts kits, board games, card games, new release videos (G & PG)
12-18 Years: Music/Movie gift certificates, electronic games, journals, sports items,
new release videos (PG & PG-13)
18 & Up: Restaurant/Music/Movie gift cards, new release videos or DVD's, comfort items, sports items
Gifts for Any Age: Pillows, blankets, gift cards, holiday items, disposable cameras
If fans cannot make it during Waddle In Shop hours, the Ducks will also be accepting donations at the executive offices of Citibank Park Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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