MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Swing And MidwestOne Bank Announce Homers For Hearn

Published on April 9, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The Swing of the Quad Cities and MidwestOne Bank announced the "Homers for Hearn" program on Monday, a season-long campaign to raise funds for paralyzed Rock Island football player Travis Hearn. Each organization will contribute matching donations to start the program with $5,000 in the bank, and are asking residents of the Quad Cities to pitch in as well.

Hearn, who was paralyzed from the neck down after suffering a serious spinal chord injury during a football game in September of 2006, has received an overwhelming show of support from the Quad Cities community. The Swing and MidwestOne Bank are encouraged by that support and want to contribute to him and his family.

"We're excited to be involved in a great community effort," said Brian Cornwell, Market President of MidwestOne Bank in the Quad Cities. "I think the community has done a great job of supporting him and his family, and we're proud to be a part of it."

Residents are asked to pledge a "per home run amount" to the program of as little as one penny, and would then donate that amount for every Swing home run hit in 2007. Based on last year's total of 90 home runs, a pledge of one penny would potentially cost each resident only 90 cents while accumulating a total of nearly $34,000 for Hearn and his family. Residents may also pledge a total amount, as all donations are welcome.

"We want to be more active in the community and have a real impact on the quality of life here," said Swing General Manager Ben Burke. "This is a perfect opportunity for us to do that, and when the idea of 'Homers for Hearn' came up we jumped at the opportunity to get it started."

Fans can sign up to participate in the "Homers for Hearn" program at all Swing games or at MidwestOne Bank's downtown Davenport location.

TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.

UP NEXT: The first 800 fans through the gates at the Swing's home opener at John O'Donnell Stadium on Monday, April 9, against Cedar Rapids will get a 2007 magnet schedule.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The 2007 season will be loaded with fun at John O'Donnell Stadium, and each day of the week will feature its own exciting promotion:

Monday - Kids under the age of 12 will receive a hot dog and small soda with the purchase of a child's GA ticket!

Tuesday - Get four box seat tickets, four slices of pizza, four sodas, and a Swing program for just $44!

Wednesday - Join us for lunch as we bring back daytime baseball! $11 will get you a hot dog, soda, and box seat.

Thursday - Enjoy half-price 12 oz. beverages with Dave and Darren thanks to the Bent River Brewing Company.

Friday - Most Friday night of the 2007 season will feature a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by KWQC.

Saturday - Be one of the first fans through the gates on select Saturdays and receive a special giveaway item.

Sunday - Bring the whole family out for an afternoon featuring clowns, balloons, and games. Stick around after the game and kids can run the bases just like the pros do!

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