Staten Island Yankees Announce HOPE Week Festivities
August 14, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Staten Island Yankees News Release
STATEN ISLAND- Introduced in 2009 and heading into its sixth year in 2014, the New York Yankees' HOPE Week initiative (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. The Staten Island Yankees adopted the parent club's initiative in 2011 and carry the tradition into 2014 for a fourth season. Beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Staten Island Yankees players, front office staff and Scooter the Holy Cow will be spending time visiting different locations on Staten Island, brightening the day of many individuals. Below is the schedule of events the Staten Island Yankees will take part in:
Wednesday, Aug. 13 : Bowling at Rab's Country Lanes with Lifestyles for the Disabled.
Lifestyles works to develop programs that provide intellectually disabled participants with realistic work settings and experiences within the Staten Island community.
Thursday, Aug. 14 : Playing baseball with The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.
The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program is a college-based program designed to prepare people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities for adult life through higher education coursework, career exploration/preparation, self-awareness and socialization.
Friday, Aug. 15 : Meet and Greet with residents at Eger Nursing Home.
Saturday, Aug. 16 : In-game "Home Run for Life".
During the Staten Island Yankees game against the Tri-City ValleyCats on Saturday, Aug. 16, family of Florina Rusi-Marke will take a trip around the bases in honor of the legacy she left as part of Staten Island University Hospital's Breast Health Awareness Night.
More about HOPE Week: At its core, HOPE Week is about people helping people. The one thing everybody has - no matter where they come from, what their financial situation is or what kind of skills they possess - is time. By involving players and front office staff during the celebration of HOPE Week, the entire New York Yankees organization is sending the message that everyone can give of themselves to make our community a better place. For more information about HOPE Week, visit hopeweek.com.
The Staten Island Yankees are the Single A-Short Season Affiliate of the New York Yankees and play at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. The Staten Island Yankees are six-time New York-Penn League Champions (2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011). For more information, visit siyanks.com.
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