Marlins to Auction Pink Jerseys
July 24, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Morehead City Marlins News Release
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - The Morehead City Marlins announced that the Saturday, July 28 game against the Petersburg Generals is Pink Jersey Auction Night sponsored by Carteret General Hospital, beginning at 7:05 p.m.
A silent auction will take place from the time gates open at 6 p.m. until the conclusion of the seventh inning. Fans can bid on a specific, game-worn jersey by writing down their name with an amount they are bidding on the jersey. Bidding starts at $20 per jersey, with Marlins manager Brian McRae's jersey beginning at $40.
All proceeds benefit the Raab Specialty and Oncology Clinic at Carteret General Hospital. The Raab Clinic provides services to patients in the areas of cancer care, blood transfusions and medication administration.
"This is our third consecutive year partnering with Carteret General Hospital for this special auction," Marlins General Manager Chris Marmo said. "We have helped raise over $2,500 the last two years for the Raab Clinic and will continue to support the hospital and their clinic in aiding patients."
The Marlins will be accepting cash or checks for all jerseys, and all checks can be made out to Carteret General Hospital.
The Morehead City Marlins are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 16th season in 2012, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 930 alumni drafted and 53 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at http://www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (at cpleague). For Marlins ticket and team information, please visit www.mhcmarlins.com.
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