EL1 Erie SeaWolves

SeaWolves, Minor League Clubs Team up Against Child Abuse

Published on April 16, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release


(Erie, PA) - The Erie SeaWolves, AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and six other Minor League Baseball clubs in Pennsylvania will team up against child abuse during the 2012 baseball season in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania (PCA PA) and affiliated local agencies.

On April 28, the SeaWolves will host "Blue Out Saturday" to raise awareness and funds in an effort to prevent child abuse. The SeaWolves play the Binghamton Mets at 1:35 PM, and Erie's hometown team will wear blue uniforms to generate awareness. Fans are encouraged to wear blue to show their support as well.

"We encourage the community to wear their favorite shade of blue and join us at the ballpark on April 28," said SeaWolves President Greg Coleman. "The SeaWolves are proud to partner with other Minor League Baseball teams throughout Pennsylvania on this vital initiative."

The SeaWolves and PCA PA will have a variety of ways for fans to donate. PCA PA's blue pinwheels, a symbol of the carefree childhood each child deserves, will be available to purchase. Fans will be able to participate in a "Text-to-Give" program promoted on the stadium video board and public address system. Proceeds from blue cotton candy sales and online ticket sales will also be directed to PCA PA. Additionally, the SeaWolves will conduct a silent auction featuring special experiences and baseball memorabilia to raise additional funds.

The SeaWolves are one of seven affiliated Minor League teams in Pennsylvania participating in some way with PCA PA this season. The Altoona Curve, Harrisburg Senators, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Reading Phillies, State College Spikes, and Williamsport Crosscutters will also be holding awareness and fundraising efforts at their home ballparks at various points during the 2012 season.

"Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies, and his wife Johari serve as the spokespersons for PCA PA and we're delighted to extend our relationship with baseball to the Minor Leagues," said PCA PA Interim Executive Director Janet Rosenzweig. "These clubs give us great geographic representation across the state during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond."

The SeaWolves open the 2012 season on Thursday, April 5 in Altoona, PA. Opening Night at Jerry Uht Park, presented by Delta Sonic, is Thursday, April 12 as the SeaWolves host the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 PM. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Ticket packages and individual game tickets are now on sale at the Jerry Uht Park box office, by phone at 814-456-1300, and online at SeaWolves.com.

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