Los Angeles Area Sports Teams Pitching In for China Earthquake Relief

Published on May 16, 2008 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Long Beach Armada News Release


Long Beach, CA, May 16, 2008. The Long Beach Armada, a member of the independent professional Golden Baseball League (GBL), announced today that they have received donations from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Chivas Professional Soccer team, Ducks, the Los Angeles Kings, and the Los Angeles Avengers to augment the Long Beach Armada, Steve Yeager, China Olympic Team, and Jim Lefebvre memorabilia items which will be available in a silent auction at the two Long Beach Aramada vs. China National Team baseball games on Saturday and Sunday nights this weekend.

"We are overwhelmed by the response and generosity of the L.A. area sports teams," said Long Beach Armada President and General Manager Steven Bash. "They have donated valuable signed memorabilia which will add greatly to the funds we are able to raise and donate to the American Red Cross for China Earthquake relief."

Proceeds from tickets sales, both at the games in Long Beach's Historic Blair Field, and from internet TV viewers who can see the game live at www.ibnsports.com will be augmented with auctions items that will include:

- Steve Yeager (manager of the Long Beach Armada) signed Dodger Jersey

- Steve Yeager signed 1981 World Series Baseballs

- China Olympic Team Signed Jersey

- Torii Hunter Signed baseball bat

- Signed baseballs from Los Angeles Angels players Vladimir Guerrero, Ervin Santana, and John Lackey

- Tim Salmon autographed #15 Angels jersey

- Dodger Matt Kemp signed baseball

- 4 Field Level tickets to an upcoming Dodger game

- Autographed hockey stick from the entire 2007-2008 Los Angeles Kings team

- Autographed Anaheim Ducks jersey signed by the entire 2007-2008 Ducks team

- A Chivas USA package including a team signed Jersey, signed Soccer Baal, 4-club seat tickets (with parking)

- To the June 28th game against the New York Red Bulls and early access to attend pre-grame warm-ups

- 5 VIP Tickets to a suite at Home Depot Center with free food, drinks, and snacks for the May 31st game

between the Chivas and the Columbus Crew

- An LA Galaxy team signed Addidas soccer ball from this season's team

- Team signed Galaxy Player Cards and t-shirts

- A signed official NBA basketball by LA Clippers star Cuttino Mobley

- A LA Clippers team signed cap

- An LA Avengers team signed football

And from local businesses more donations for the auctions continue to pour in, including:

- Dean Anthony Salon for Men ($200 gift basket (with free shave and haircut)

- Chick-fil-A (Lucky 21 !!........You and 20 guests eat for free at Chik-fil-A LB Towne Center

- Krispy Kreme Long Beach (Hats and 8 dozen donuts for the office)

- Entertainment Books (2 for LA County, 2 for OC)

- Caught in the Moment Long Beach (Family Portrait Session value $250)

- Long Beach Armada Gift Pack (T shirt, hat, foam finger, family 4-pack of tix)

- Long Beach Armada Gift Pack (Get to throw out first pitch at a game this summer)

Tickets for the two game series in Long Beach start at $6. Game times are Saturday at 7:00 P.M and Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at Blair Field in Long Beach. Tickets can be ordered by contacting the Long Beach Armada front office at 562-498-4487 or logging on to www.longbeacharmada.com. The Saturday night game can be viewed on the Internet live at www.ibnsports.com.

Compassionate donors can help those affected by the China earthquake by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross at both Armada games versus the China Olympic Team this weekend. A special booth will be set up for monetary donations. In addition, donors may call 1-800-RED-CROSS or contact Public Relations Coordinator Guillermo Sanchez at the Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross at (562) 490-4016 for more information.

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