Sea Dogs Kick Off 2010 Strike Out Cancer In Kids
April 19, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs and the Maine Children's Cancer Program officially kicked off the 2010 TD Bank Strike Out Cancer in Kids campaign today with a media home run derby held at Hadlock Field. The event raised $2,845.00 dollars for the Maine Children's Cancer Program.
Today's event marked the official start to fundraising effort of the 2010 TD Bank Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program. Media members, sponsors, Sea Dogs pitchers and coaches, and supporters of the program were each allowed three hits, depending on how far the hit went, the Sea Dogs donated a pre determined amount of money. A hit past the pitchers mound was $20, reaching the outfield on the ground was $30, outfield in the air $40, warning track $75, off the wall $100, and a home run $500. There was a three way tie for first place with Mike Hildreth from TD Bank, Matt Rogers from the Maine Children's Cancer program Board of Directors, and Dave Guthro from WMTW News 8 each raising $120.00.
The TD Bank Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program raises money for the Maine Children's Cancer Program. For every strikeout thrown by a Sea Dogs pitcher, money is generously donated by numerous businesses and individuals with TD Bank leading the way with $10.00 per strikeout. The program has raised a remarkable 3.9 million dollars in the program's 16 year history. The Sea Dogs and the Maine Children's Cancer program expect to celebrate the 4 million dollar milestone later this season.
The Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program was developed in 1995 when the Portland Sea Dogs and Peoples Heritage Bank teamed together to combine their resources to support a community activity to enrich the quality of life in Maine. Together they created the season long fundraising activity for the Maine Children's Cancer Program, in which people pledge any amount of money for each Portland Sea Dogs' pitcher strikeout. Through the years the program has evolved into the largest fundraising program for the Maine Children's Cancer Program, raising around $300,000 annually.
For more information on how you can be part of the Strike Out Cancer in Kids Program or to make a donation log onto www.seadogs.com or call the Maine Children's Cancer Program at 207-662-0111.
The Portland Sea Dogs welcome the Binghamton Mets to town Monday night at 6:00 PM for a three game series. Tickets are available for all remaining 2010 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com. The Sea Dogs are the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Established in 1994, the Sea Dogs are Maine's most affordable professional sports entertainment.
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