Gwinnett Braves Host "Drive Me Crazy" August 23-30

August 16, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves have unveiled plans for the "Drive Me Crazy" outreach event, scheduled for Thursday, August 23 through Thursday, August 30. The team will be hosting drives for canned foods, clothes, sports equipment, toys and books during all home games that week at Coolray Field.

Please bring donations to any of the games that week, including 7:05 PM games against Syracuse from August 23-25, a 5:05 PM game against Syracuse on Sunday, August 26 and 7:05 PM games against Pawtucket from August 27-30. Donated items will help restock local shelters, storage centers, pantries and food banks in a response to combat depleted resources.

All donations will be given to partnering non-profit groups who show the most need. Cash donations will not be accepted.

For more information on the "Drive Me Crazy" event, please contact Gwinnett Braves Community Relations Manager Lindsay Harmon at (678) 277-0346 or lindsay.harmon@braves.com.

Tickets for all Gwinnett Braves home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Box Office. Call (678) 277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com for more information.

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