2015 MARLINS CHARITY PARTNER SPECIAL OLYMPICS TO BE HONORED AT MARLINS PARK

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WHAT: On Friday, May 1, the Marlins Foundation will celebrate the second of four Charity Partner Days at Marlins Park. Officially launched on during Opening Week, 2015 Marlins Charity Partners received a $25,000.00 charitable contribution from the Marlins Foundation, thanks to the generosity of Marlins Players Jeff Baker, Mike Dunn, Michael Morse and Giancarlo Stanton.

 

To celebrate Special Olympics Florida’s Charity Partner Day, members of their organization will participate in a variety of pregame and in-game events, including a ceremonial first pitch. The Marlins Charity Partner will also receive a portion of the proceeds raised through the Marlins Foundation Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle and Superheroes Night ticket sales.

 

WHEN: Friday, May 1

Pregame Ceremony: 6:30 p.m.

First Pitch: 6:45 p.m.

 

WHERE: Marlins Park 

501 Marlins Way

Miami, FL 33125

 

WHY: For the second consecutive year, the Marlins will serve as the official sponsor of Special Olympics Softball in Miami. The partnership will provide a higher threshold of opportunity for training, competition, personal growth and community engagement for the athletes in the program.

 

 

About Marlins Foundation

The Marlins Foundation supports the Charity Partners of the Miami Marlins through philanthropy and service. The Foundation is committed to improving the lives of our youth through education, the arts and baseball, with a focus on children with special needs. The funds raised by the Foundation provide unique experiences for kids in our schools, parks and on the water. The Foundation community partnerships and outreach efforts demonstrate the Marlins’ leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and civic engagement.

For additional information please visit www.marlinsfoundation.com.

 

About Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County

The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.


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