LeSean McCoy Foundation Announces Celebrity Softball Game at Frontier Field
April 15, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
ROCHESTER, NY - The LeSean McCoy Foundation and Rochester Red Wings have announced the third annual LeSean McCoy Celebrity Softball game will be held at Frontier Field on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
McCoy and his new Buffalo Bills teammates, along with other NFL players and celebrities, will take on a team of local heroes comprised of police and firefighters. Former NFL players who have participated in this event in the past include DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brian Westbrook, among others. A home run derby will take place at 6 p.m. with gates opening at 5 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m. at the Frontier Field Ticket Office, online at RedWingsBaseball.com or by calling 423-WING. Ticket are $20 for 100 level and $15 for 200 level. Red Wings season ticket holders will have until April 30 at 5 p.m. to claim their season seat location. On May 1, those locations will be released for sale to the general public.
A limited number of suites will be available for this event. A 16-person suite including food and non-alcoholic beverages will be $750. Fans purchasing these suites can buy additional tickets (up to four) at $25 each. A 10-person suite with the same amenities is $600 and additional tickets (up to two) can be purchased for $25 each.
A limited number of LeSean McCoy VIP packages are available at $1,000. Each package will include:
- 4 tickets in the Hard Ball Café with food and non-alcoholic beverages include (cash bar available)
- Meet and greet with LeSean McCoy for 1 person, including a photo with LeSean
- 1 LeSean McCoy signed football
- 1 LeSean McCoy Foundation t-shirt and cap
- 1 commemorative bottle of wine signed by LeSean McCoy
- 2 tickets to the party after the event
To purchase one of these packages please call Rob Dermody at 454-1001 x3031.
Proceeds from the event will be directed to the LeSean McCoy Foundation to raise funds and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. LeSean's grandmother, Maryann Branch, lost her battle with ALS. The Foundation was also established to help disadvantaged youth.
Tickets to this charity event are considered a non-refundable donation to the LeSean McCoy Foundation. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather if the event cannot take place.
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