Round Rock Pitching for Pink
August 14, 2007 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK - The Round Rock Express will don pink jerseys on Tuesday, Aug. 21, as part of the team's Pitch for Pink night at The Dell Diamond benefiting the Austin affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Round Rock will distribute pink caps to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of Infinity Lending and will partner with several other local organizations, including St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Young Survival Coalition, the Breast Cancer Resource Center, the American Cancer Society, Community Action, WINGS, KASE 101 FM, The Zone 1300 AM and Jammin' 105.9 FM.
"We're excited about the opportunities to have an event such as a Round Rock Express game to share information about breast health and breast cancer awareness," said Mary Cavanagh, Director of Education and Outreach for the Austin affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. "It's important to reach men and women of all ages, because breast cancer impacts us all."
The Express will wear pink jerseys, each with a symbolic ribbon on the shoulder. The jerseys will be auctioned off on eBay with the proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure Austin. Fans will also have a chance to participate in raffles featuring a Nolan Ryan autographed pink jersey, a team autographed jersey and a $500 H-E-B gift card courtesy of Infinity Lending along the left field concourse.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to curing breast cancer at every stage. The organization is currently stationed in more than 125 cities and has advocates at the city, state and federal level.
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