Sand Gnats to Host Fundraiser for Children of Otis Brock III
Published on May 8, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Savannah, GA - The Savannah Sand Gnats will be hosting a fundraiser for the children of Otis Brock III on Tuesday, May 22 at Historic Grayson Stadium. The fundraiser is currently active at www.sandgnats.com under the Tickets menu.
Otis Brock III, a Savannah native who was the Savannah-Chatham County public school system's operations chief, died unexpectedly in his office on April 24th. Brock, 41, is survived by his wife, Nailah, two young children, Zoe and Zuri; Their third baby is on the way.
"While I did not have the privilege to know Mr. Brock personally, his impact on the schools in our district is both measurable and apparent," said John Katz, Sand Gnats president. "I have kids at May Howard, and our staff has worked closely with both Johnson High School and Shuman Elementary over the past three years. His legacy shall live on."
As operations chief, part of Brock's duties included overseeing construction projects funded by the education special purpose local option sales tax (ESPLOST), which in 2006 helped create $276 million in funding for 14 school improvement projects. The 2011 ESPLOST is anticipated to raise approximately $350 million for 18 construction projects, including nine new schools.
"It is through the dedication of people like Mr. Brock, the School Board, Dr. Lockamy, the faculty, staff and administrators in our schools that provide our children with the tools and opportunities to succeed," added Katz. "Were it not for their tireless efforts to improve educational opportunities and facilities, my boys would not be headed to Coastal Middle School in the Fall."
The Sand Gnats have created a special code on their ticketing website, easily located on www.sandgnats.com. All fans purchasing tickets for the game on Tuesday, May 22 will have the opportunity to enter a promotional code, which will then channel the funds to the Brock Children Educational Fund. The promotional code is: BrockFamily, and is currently active on the site. The Gnats will donate 50% of all online ticket sales for the May 22nd game to the Fund.
Additionally, all fans that purchase tickets on the day of the game and mention the Brock Family will also have 50% of their ticket purchase directly benefit the Brock Children Educational Fund.
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