Shorebirds Preparing for New Promotion, Mustache May
April 27, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
Salisbury, Md. - The Delmarva Shorebirds, the class "A" affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, are getting ready to execute "Mustache May" with the goal of raising money to help the "Strike Out Hunger" campaign. All Shorebirds staff members plus select Shorebirds players and coaches will grow mustaches for the entire month of May. Fans will be asked to vote on the best mustache and all the money raised will benefit the "Strike Out Hunger" initiative. The Shorebirds will announce additional events and promotions surrounding Mustache May shortly.
On Saturday, April 30, all Shorebirds staff members and select Shorebirds players and coaches will shave their facial hair in preparation for the promotion. Then, let the growing begin. The rules of "Mustache May" are detailed below:
. Participants cannot shave the mustache area for the entire month of May
. Participants can trim the mustache around the lip area
. The mustache cannot connect down by the chin
. The "Foo-Man-Choo" is the only acceptable look for the promotion that extends to the chin
. There is no artificial coloring of the mustache
. Participants cannot fully shave the mustache until May 31st at midnight
"I haven't had a clean shaven face in 13 years, so I'm excited to get Mustache May rolling," said Shorebirds general manager Chris Bitters. "I really hope that fans get excited about this promotion because all the money will help end hunger locally."
The Shorebirds will post weekly picture updates of select staff members, players and coaches on our website, www.theshorebirds.com and through the Shorebirds Facebook and Twitter pages. In addition, mustache updates will be posted throughout the ballpark and on the video board each night.
Furthermore, the Shorebirds are planning on handing out fake mustaches at the front gate and encouraging fans to participate in growing mustaches to raise money for a great cause.
The Strike Out Hunger campaign, which will continue until the June 21 South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star game, is focused on raising food donations and funds, and encouraging volunteer efforts to benefit the Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Food Bank, the Food Bank of Delaware and the Eastern Shore Branch of the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia.
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