North Shore Spirit Encourage Fans to Help "Kids Gear for Baseball"

Published on June 3, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
North Shore Spirit News Release


Lynn, MA – The North Shore Spirit announced today that they are teaming up once again with "Kids Gear for Baseball," asking fans to donate their used baseball and softball equipment to area youth organizations on Friday, June 11th at Fraser Field in Lynn.

Fans attending the 7:05 p.m. game are invited to drop off their old equipment at Fraser Field gates to support "Kids Gear for Baseball," a grassroots community program that distributes used equipment to needy children in the greater Boston area. Each fan donating equipment will have the opportunity to win autographed memorabilia and other valuable prizes.

"The Spirit are proud to support local efforts to increase the number of kids participating in baseball and softball events," said Spirit Director of Entertainment, Chris Ames, "We take great pride in our involvement in the North Shore and the opportunity to partner with an organization which makes such a wonderful impression on the lives of the children of our communities."

Recipients of equipment include youth organizations such as Girls Inc. of Lynn, Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Worcester and Lawrence, Cross Roads for Kids, Sandra's Lodge and Pacific Rim Charter School in Hyde Park.

"Thanks to the support of the North Shore Spirit, ‘Kids Gear' donated equipment to more than 11 youth organizations last year reaching out to nearly 1,000 kids" said Lauren Ritchie. "Heading into our second season, we look forward to providing even more kids with the equipment they need to play ball in 2004."

"Kids Gear for Baseball" was founded in 2002 by cousins Lauren Ritchie of Lynnfield, MA, and Christopher Ritchie of Lexington, MA. The program is run by student volunteers who collect used baseball and softball equipment from leagues, teams and individuals. The donated equipment is then sorted, inventoried and distributed to youth organizations in need.

The North Shore Spirit season and individual tickets can be purchased online at www.northshorespirit.com, at the Spirit box office at 365 Western Ave or by calling 781-592-0007.

All games will once again be broadcast on the flagship station of the North Shore Spirit, WESX 1230-AM.

For more information on Kids Gear for Baseball, send an email to kidsgearforbaseball@yahoo.com or call 781-334-2475.

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