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P-Nats Pitched In to Assist Oklahoma Tornado Victims With a Successful Sports Memorabilia Auction

Published on August 13, 2013 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


Woodbridge, VA - On Friday, July 19th, 2013 at Pfitzner Stadium, the Potomac Nationals hosted a sprawling sports memorabilia silent auction to benefit victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes that hit the towns of Shawnee and Moore on May 19th and 20th of this year. These twisters caused widespread damage in the Sooner State and many fellow Americans in Oklahoma lost more than just property as many lives were claimed in this calamity.

In response to this tragedy, the Potomac Nationals organized a diverse concourse sports auction featuring items from around the Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball landscape including memorabilia from other professional sports to support those affected by this torrential disaster and allow the P-Nats faithful to pitch in and help.

The sports auction's proceeds are going directly to benefit the "OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund," in conjunction with the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

All proceeds from the 7/19 P-Nats Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction have now been calculated.

Nationals fans stepped up the plate in a big way and fundraised $2,383 through the silent auction bidding process for notable items such as an Oklahoma City Thunder Team Signed basketball (NBA), an Adam LaRoche (Washington Nationals) autographed bat, an Anthony Rendon (Nationals) inscribed baseball, a Trevor Ariza (Washington Wizards) signed photo, a Brian Orakpo (Washington Redskins) autographed mini helmet, and two (2) Carolina League All-Star Team Signed Baseballs.

Nationals Team Spokesman, Bryan Holland said, "On behalf of the Potomac Nationals front office, we were deeply affected by the somber news of the Oklahoma tornadoes back in May which impacted the lives of so many people in the Sooner State."

"We are very thankful to have such a compassionate P-Nats fan base in Northern Virginia that is willing to help our neighbors in the South Central United States in their great time of need."

"This contribution from our great fans will certainly supplement the outpouring of aid coming from around the country and the Potomac Nationals Baseball Club sends plenty of well wishes to those Oklahoma citizens who were impacted by this disaster as they continue their recovery effort."

Potomac Nationals fans may still donate directly by heading to the donation website at: http://www.unitedwayokc.org/news-media/governors-disaster-relief-fund.

Those who wish to donate to the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund by calling 405-236-8441 or by mailing a check with notation of "May Tornadoes Relief" may do so to this address:

United Way of Central Oklahoma P.O. Box 837 Oklahoma City, OK, 73101

United Way of Central Oklahoma is creating lasting changes in people's lives right here in our community. No longer just a fundraising organization, today United Way is on the front lines of some of our community's most pressing problems. Find out more at: http://www.unitedwayokc.org./

The OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund was created to assist with the long-term medical, emotional, and educational needs of victims of the May 20th tornado in Moore and May 19 tornado near Shawnee.

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