RoughRiders Foundation Partners with Non-Profit for Weekend Event
Published on June 19, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS- The RoughRiders Foundation, RoughRiders' players and their wives and girlfriends are partnering with Kenna's Kids to raise money for three families. Kenna's Kids is a non-profit organization in the DFW area that helps families that have young children who are going through medical challenges such as cancer.
The events will be on June 22 and 23 and will include a mystery ball fundraiser, a raffle, and player baskets that will be auctioned off. All of the proceeds will go to Kenna's Kids.
In the mystery ball fundraiser, fans can pay $15 and will receive a bag with an autographed ball inside. Signed balls include current RoughRiders as well as current Texas Rangers' player.
Raffle tickets will be sold for the chance to win one of seven balls signed by the RoughRiders team.
Baskets full of autographed gear as well as some of the player's favorite things, like candy and golf tees, will be auctioned off during the games on Friday and Saturday. Some of the gear includes autographed bats, batting gloves, gloves, and cleats.
The lineup for Friday night includes baskets from third baseman Mike Olt and shortstop Jurickson Profar among others. Autographed balls from Rangers' players Mike Adams, Joe Nathan, Michael Young, Robbie Ross, Michael Kirkman, Colby Lewis, Yu Darvish, and Derek Holland will also be auctioned off.
Baskets that will be auctioned off on Saturday include pitcher Jake Brigham and 'Riders manager Steve Buechele among others. Autographed balls from Adrian Beltre, Scott Feldman, Craig Gentry, Ian Kinsler, Ben Snyder, Tanner Scheppers, Michael Kirkman, and Robbie Ross will also be auctioned off.
Fans must be present at the game to place bids.
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