EL1 Richmond Flying Squirrels

Flying Squirrels Team Store To Aid Non-Profit Organizations

Published on November 30, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels have established a unique program where the club will donate 10% of daily sales throughout the month of December from the club's new team store to over 20 different organizations and charities in the Richmond Metro area. The Flying Squirrels will celebrate the "soft" grand opening of the team store at 3:00 pm on December 1st.

"Our goal is to become a resource for non-profit organizations, schools, little leagues and programs in the area," said Flying Squirrels Director of Community Relations/Promotions Christina Shisler. "We want the community to know we are here for them. Our team store fundraising program is a great start and we encourage the community to support its local non-profits and also get some great Flying Squirrels' gear."

Below is the list of charities and organizations that have partnered with the Flying Squirrels as well as the corresponding dates in which they will receive 10% of the total daily sales. Supporters of the various groups are encouraged to visit the team store, located at The Diamond, on their designated day.

Organization Date Store Hours

Central Chesterfield Little League 12/2 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Community Futures Foundation 12/3 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuckahoe Little League 12/4 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

River City Charities/Pink Tie Gala/Susan G. Komen 12/5 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Boy Scouts of Virginia 12/7 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Chesterfield Kiwanas Club 12/8 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Special Olympics 12/9 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Washington Henry Elementary School PTA 12/10 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Chesterfield Baseball Club 12/11 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Children's Miracle Network-Richmond 12/12 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Chesterfield Little League 12/14 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters 12/15 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Greater Richmond American Red Cross 12/16 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

United Methodist Family Services 12/17 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

ARK of Richmond 12/18 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Richmond Miracle League 12/19 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Children's Home Society 12/20 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Children's Hospital Foundation 12/21 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

United Way 12/22 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Children's Museum of Richmond 12/23 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Flying Squirrels continue to strive to make an impact in the greater Richmond Metro area through various community outreach programs. The club recently partnered with Puritan Cleaners and helped to collect over 500 coats in a span of four hours during the Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond. The team will soon be announcing plans about a Toys for Tots drive to be held at The Diamond as well.

Season-ticket packages for the inaugural season of Flying Squirrels baseball are currently available. For more information, call the Flying Squirrels at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com.

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