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Jockey Being Family Superhero Jersey Auction for June 19 Game

June 19, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - The Rafters will once again don alternate jerseys during tonight's game against the Battle Creek Bombers. With it being Superhero Night at Witter Field, the players will be wearing their own superhero uniforms. A silent auction will accompany the event tonight. Starting today, you can submit an online bid (starting at $50) for as many jerseys as you'd like. Bidding will continue during the game on June 19 during which fans will have the chance to match and continue to bid in-person. The auction will end with the last out in the bottom of the 7th inning and winners will be announced in the 8th inning. Winners do not need not to be in attendance, but it is recommended. ($5 will be added for shipped orders). Proceeds from the auction will go to the Jockey Being Family organization. They will also have two tables set up at the front gates, selling raffle tickets and teddy bears to benefit the organization.

Jockey Being Family's mission is to strengthen adoptive families through post-adoptive services by funding national and local adoption-related non-profit organizations.

Tara Kobza and her family will be throwing out the first pitch at tonight's game. Through working with organizations like Jockey Being Family, the Kobza's had added four children to their family via adoption.

Gates will open for tonight's game at 6:05 pm with the first pitch set for 7:05. Kids dressed in superhero costumes will get in Free.

To place your bid please follow these steps:

Click on the "BID Jersey" link beside the player's name on raftersbaseball.com

Your email program will then open a new message

In the body of that email please include: the player's name, the dollar amount of your bid, your name & your phone number!

example: Craig Noto, $125, John Fanta, (715) xxx-xxxx

Bid as many times as you'd like on as many jerseys as you wish! (Remember, bids less than $50 will not be considered)

Bids of $100 will automatically with the jersey, provided it is the highest bid at the time it is placed.

** Upon completion of the game, each player will sign his jersey if desired and a member of the Rafters staff will bring those items to the Rafthouse Team Shop. At that time, payment will be needed to obtain said item. Patience is requested as over 30 transactions will need to be run immediately following the game. For faster processing, cash or check is the preferred method of payment.

To see the list of player and coaches jerseys available for this silent auction, please visit raftersbaseball.com.



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