Shorebirds and United Way Team Up for a "Carnival of Caring Day"
Published on April 24, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
SALISBURY, MD - Your Delmarva Shorebirds and the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore are teaming up to present the Delmarva Community a "Carnival of Caring Day" on Sunday, May 4th. The day will revolve around a 2:05pm Shorebirds game and will feature over 15 non-profit organizations and other community partners, who will be set up around the ballpark with information booths, each offering unique games and prizes for kids of all ages to play and win. Expect to see face painters, ring toss, carousel rides, a moon bounce, the Q105 Q Bear, the Froggy 99.9 Frog, Live remotes, the Comcast Wheel of Fortune and more.
The goal of the event is to generate community awareness and support for our local non-profit organizations so they can better serve those in need in our Delmarva Community and we can all lend a hand in making our Eastern Shore a healthier and happier place to live. Doors open at noon with tickets to the game available at the box office for $6. Fundraiser tickets that go to support these organizations can be purchased through the Shorebirds by contacting them at (410) 219-3112 ext. 144 or you can print off a ticket order form online at www.theshorebirds.com. $3 from each ticket purchased this way will go to benefit the United Way. Fundraiser tickets must be purchased in advance of May 4th.
"The Delmarva Shorebirds are an amazing partner and are truly committed to helping our local United Way make a difference in our community. The Carnival of Caring Day is a wonderful way to bring all United Way member agencies together and highlight the many great things we are doing for people in need on the Lower Shore." - Aaron Reid, Director of Donor Relations - United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
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