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WhiteWings to Hold Jersey Auction to Benefit Food Bank RGV on Saturday

August 19, 2009 - United League Baseball (ULB)
Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings News Release


Harlingen - United League Baseball's Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings announced today that they are auctioning off their home white uniforms, courtesy of Local's Lounge, before, during and after Sunday's 7:05 p.m. home game at Harlingen Field to benefit the Food Bank RGV.

Additionally, fans can get one free general admission ticket for every four non-perishable food items they donate.

"The Food Bank RGV is such an important part of the community, and we want to help them to meet their needs in any way we can. This is a great way for the WhiteWings to show their never-ending commitment to the Rio Grande Valley," WhiteWings General Manager Cory Dirksen said.

There will be three ways to obtain these game-worn jerseys. Some of them will be raffled off during the game, others will be involved in a silent auction during the game, and the rest will be up for grabs during a live auction after the game.

All winners will have the opportunity to get their jerseys autographed and to take a picture with the player after the game.

Gates open at 6:05, at which point raffle tickets can be purchased and bids can be made in the silent auction.

All donations must be paid on-site with cash, checks or credit cards.

"A donation of just five dollars can allow us to feed 25 children or a family of four for a whole day. We can also use that money to distribute 50 pounds of food. What we will be able to accomplish with the money raised from this wonderful event will be huge for us," Food Bank RGV Food and Fund Drive Coordinator Carter Robinson said.

The WhiteWings will be facing the Coastal Bend Thunder, with whom they are currently locked in a tight-race for the fourth and final playoff spot. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online via etix.com, by calling the WhiteWings at 423-WING (9464), or in-person at the Harlingen Field box office.

The WhiteWings are members of United League Baseball, an independent league of six professional baseball teams located in Texas. In its fourth season, the United League is in the midst of a great summer with teams located in Amarillo, Edinburg, Coastal Bend, Laredo, Harlingen and San Angelo.

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