Join Disaster Relief Drive at Segra Park Next Week
October 4, 2024 - Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
Columbia, SC - The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are partnering with the Charleston RiverDogs, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief drives across the state to provide aid to the Augusta and Asheville communities.
Segra Park will be a drop site for supplies to be delivered to sites in Asheville and Augusta and will be accepting donations October 7-9 from 9 am-5 pm at the front gates. There are many supplies needed and the team will accept any of the following donations to bring to drop off sites in Asheville and Augusta:
Non-perishable food items
Can openers
Pet food/supplies
Baby formula
Diapers and wipes
Bottled water
Candles
Flashlights
Batteries
Toiletries
Lighters/matches
Propane tanks and charcoal
Empty gas cans
Feminine products
Underwear
Toilet paper
Toys and games
Clothes
Generators and power supplies
"Our hearts and prayers go out to all of those who have lost so much due to the effects of Hurricane Helene across the Carolinas and beyond," said Fireflies Team President Brad Shank. "So many in our community and on our staff have reached out wanting to know how they could help. Thankfully we were able to partner with the other teams in South Carolina to provide support for some of the hardest hit areas and I have no doubt that Fireflies fans and the Columbia community will overwhelm us with donations and support."
For any questions, members of the community can call the Fireflies front office at 803-726-4487.
Carolina League Stories from October 4, 2024
- Join Disaster Relief Drive at Pelicans Ballpark Next Week - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Join Disaster Relief Drive at Segra Park Next Week - Columbia Fireflies
- RiverDogs to Host Donation Drop-Off for Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene - Charleston RiverDogs
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