Seawolves to aid disaster relief

Published on September 1, 2005 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release

(Erie, PA) The substantial damage due to Hurricane Katrina has created one of the worst disaster areas this country has ever known. Along with the American Red Cross, the Erie SeaWolves and the Eastern League are stepping up to the plate to aid in this unbelievable situation during the final homestand of the 2005 season that starts Friday, September 2nd and ends on Monday, September 5th.

The SeaWolves will set up small banks around Jerry Uht Park for small donations. The Erie SeaWolves will also give a free SeaWolves cap for each donation of $5 or more to the Red Cross. In addition, the Erie SeaWolves Booster Club has agreed to generously donate their revenue from 50/50 drawings throughout the weekend. Lastly, as a part of the annual Fan Appreciation Day, on Sunday, September 4 the SeaWolves will be holding a silent raffle for more than 350 prizes where each fan will be given 3 free raffle tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 with all earnings being donated to the Red Cross. A $5 donation will result in a free hat plus 5 the additional raffle tickets.

Several other Eastern League teams have joined in the relief effort as well. In addition to the SeaWolves relief efforts, the Eastern League will match each team s donation up to $100.

John Frey, General Manager with the Erie SeaWolves said, While we may feel far removed from distant cities and distant places, an event such as this shows just how close we truly stand. Many of us have friends or family in the region and this is just one small way to assist during such a difficult time .

The Erie SeaWolves are providing a wonderful opportunity to the Erie community further solidifying their status as a community partner, especially in this time of need added Tim Bodamer, Communications Director for the Erie Chapter of the American Red Cross. More than 850 chapters of the Red Cross will be participating across the country. The Red Cross is expecting 1,900 volunteers to help staff 200 shelters in disaster relief operations while others will look to raise at least $130 million in aid.

Eastern League Stories from September 1, 2005

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• Hurricane relief effort at Commerce Bank Park - Harrisburg Senators
• Four-run sixth pushes B-Mets past New Hampshire - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
• Navigators reduce Thunder to a whimper - Connecticut Defenders
• New Hampshire falls to Binghamton 5-3 - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
• Thunder spearhead collection for Hurricane Katrina victims - Trenton Thunder
• Jackson joins Dogs, Martinez to DL - Portland Sea Dogs
• Zimmerman Named Senators MVP - Harrisburg Senators
• B-Mets to donate ticket proceeds to victims of Hurricane Katrina - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
• Mike Jacobs of the Binghamton Mets is named the 2005 Eastern League Most Valuable Player - EL1
• Torey Lovullo of the Akron Aeros is named the 2005 Eastern League Manager of the Year - EL1
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• Curve to play final home game tonight - Altoona Curve
• Passing the Helmet happens tonight - Harrisburg Senators
• Mets look to get even with Fisher Cat tonight - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
• B-Mets announce several coming and goings - Binghamton Rumble Ponies

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