San Jose Giants to Participate in #SBStrong Night June 14
February 16, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
San Jose, CA - The San Jose Giants in conjunction with the Inland Empire 66ers announced today that they will participate in #SBStrong Night at Municipal Stadium during the Giants home game versus the 66ers on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. #SBStrong Night is aimed at honoring the victims of last December's tragic events at the Inland Regional Center as well as celebrating the strength and vibrancy that San Bernardino and the entire Inland Empire region have shown throughout the difficult healing process.
The Giants will be wearing special uniforms during the game with the SB Strong Arrowhead logo featured on the jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned off and fans will have the opportunity to receive their autographed jersey right off the respective San Jose Giants back immediately following the game. Proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to the Arrowhead United Way SB Relief Fund and to the San Bernardino Police Foundation.
The San Jose Giants are also honored to participate in SB Strong Night in San Bernardino during their game against Inland Empire on Friday, April 15, 2016 where they will first debut these uniforms at San Manuel Stadium. The 66ers, wearing their own unique #SBStrong jerseys, will also hold an auction that evening for their home fans.
"As a proud member of the California League, the tragic events that happened in San Bernardino last December hit incredibly close to home," said Juliana Paoli, Senior VP of Communications and Chief Marketing Officer. "We applaud our friends at Inland Empire for showing what Minor League Baseball represents in being at the forefront of community involvement with #SBStrong Night. The San Jose Giants are honored to help both the city of San Bernardino and the Inland Empire 66ers in their fundraising efforts and look forward to our Giant fans displaying the same support that we have come to know and love."
The San Jose Giants 2016 season begins Thursday, April 7 at Municipal Stadium against the Lancaster JetHawks. Ticket packages are on sale now. For more information, visit sjgiants.com or call (408) 297-1435.
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