New Raffle to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
50/50 to Split Proceeds with Local Charity
Moosic, Pa.
– The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) have
been a win-win proposition for years. The partnership of the world’s
most famous and successful baseball team’s top-tier
farm club with outstanding, affordable, family-friendly entertainment
has meant victory for all of NEPA. In 2015, add another possible triumph
to the list. The team has added a 50/50 raffle with half of the
proceeds going to a lucky winner and the other half
heading to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton.
“The people of Northeastern Pennsylvania are so generous and eager to help others,” said
Patricia Stella, president of the McDonald’s Association of
Northeastern PA and a local owner/operator. “This season, in
partnership with the RailRiders, we encourage fans who attend the games
to participate in the 50/50 raffle. The money that is raised
will help our Ronald McDonald Houses in Scranton and Danville continue
to reach out to the local community and help families with seriously ill
children.”
Raffle
tickets will be available for purchase during every home game
throughout the 2015 season from a roaming seller or at a kiosk located
behind home plate on the main concourse.
Ticket sales will begin when gates open and close at the end of the
seventh inning.
“We appreciate this valuable opportunity to share the mission of the Ronald McDonald House with our community,” said
Rich Bradshaw, executive director of Ronald McDonald House
Scranton. “Truly it is only through the support of our local community
that we are able to help so many families all year round. We are pleased
to count the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders as
one of our mission supporters and proud to have them as our friends.”
The
gross prize amount will be displayed on the main scoreboard throughout
the game. The winning number will be posted on the main scoreboard at
the conclusion of the eighth inning.
To claim the prize, the winning fan will visit University of Scranton
Guest Services in the entrance plaza or call
570-969-BALL (2255) for more information.
“We are delighted to partner with the good folks at McDonald’s and the Ronald McDonald House,” said RailRiders interim GM
Jeremy Ruby. “We view ourselves as NEPA’s team and hope this
effort with half the money helping the local community and the other
half creating a very happy and lucky fan in the stands demonstrates our
continued efforts in that regard.”
The RailRiders’
2015 season begins on Thursday, April 9 when the club hosts the Syracuse
Chiefs (Washington Nationals). For season ticket information or to book
a ballpark group outing, call
(570) 969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.
- SWB RailRiders – All Aboard! -
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