SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Kiss-A-Pig Candidates at Appalachian Power Park

Published on July 30, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (July 24, 2012) - The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Charleston Gold Dome Lions Club are hosting the 13th Annual Kiss-A-Pig Event at Appalachian Power Park, now through the "Kiss-Off" on Friday evening, August 31st.

Since the pig was the first source of insulin in 1921, the JDRF and Gold Dome Lions recognize the pig for its contribution (its pancreas) to diabetics and love it enough to hold a contest to kiss it. Volunteer candidates seek the most votes to be elected champion pig-kisser for the event. Each "vote" represents a one dollar contribution to the Kiss-A-Pig (KAP) Program. The candidate garnering the most "votes" wins the honor of kissing the pig at Appalachian Power Park on August 31st.

During the game on the 31st the top fundraiser will be announced and have the honor of kissing a live pig named Petie during a half inning break. Additional activities that night include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to benefit the JDRF, as well as post-game fireworks.

The fundraising for Kiss-A-Pig started July 13th and runs through August 31st. Several candidates have already joined the 2012 competition. They are:

Kate Long - writer for the Charleston Gazette and author of "The Shape We're In" series

Wendy Peters of Poca High School

Dr. Lynn Frye - Supervising Veterinarian/Owner of Gateway Animal Hospital in St. Albans

Sarah Jarvis, Psy.D.Mrs. Southern West Virginia

C. Ed Childers, Jr. MD - a pediatrician from South Charleston, WV

Mike Agnello - 58WCHS Radio Host

Ashley SmithWCHS/WVAH-TV Weather Person

Ashley, Sarah, and Wendy were at the Power Park Friday, 7/13, during the game to campaign. Petie showed up with owner, Amiee Figgatt and a couple of his kids/piglets and really wowed everyone. Petie promises to return for the 8/31 Kiss-Off and provide a sweet kiss to the champion pig kisser.

During the game on Friday evening, 8/3, candidates will appear again to campaign. Petie indicated that he couldn't guarantee he'd be there, but would try to send friends to be with the candidates.

There are several ways to participate in Kiss-A-Pig. You can recruit a candidate, get your child's school involved, work with the school nurse/school counselor to recruit involvement from Type 1 children and their families, recruit sponsors, donate, or even provide a pig like Petie. If you would like to participate in the 2012 Kiss-A-Pig event contact one of the three people listed below.

Tammy Owen tjo@goodwingoodwin.com 304-549-9181

Jim McMillon wvmcmillon@suddenlink.net 304-965-2187

Lori Haapala lorihaapala@yahoo.com 304-965-3862

For more information about the Kiss-A-Pig event, contact Tammy, Jim or Lori. For tickets to the event on the 31st at Appalachian Power Park call 304-344-BATS or visit wvpower.com. You can also purchase your tickets through Tammy, Jim or Lori and half of your ticket sale will benefit Kiss-A-Pig.

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