The Bowling Green Hot Rods and BUSH'S® Beans to Donate to Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky on Giving Tuesday
Bowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in partnership with BUSH'S® Beans, announced today they will provide a donation to Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky as part of #GivingTuesday, a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropic events at the start of the holiday season, on
Bowling Green, KY - The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in partnership with BUSH'S® Beans, announced today they will provide a donation to Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky as part of #GivingTuesday, a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropic events at the start of the holiday season, on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Since its inaugural year in 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the popular shopping holidays Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the event kicks off the giving season each year by inspiring people to give back.
This past season,
"We are so grateful to BUSH'S Beans for giving back to communities whose players excelled on the field. Because of their donation, we are able to help hundreds of people in South Central Kentucky with Downs Syndrome as we continue our support of such a great organization." said Eric C. Leach, Hot Rods General Manager and COO.
BUSH'S Beans sponsored 11 All-Star Game MVP awards throughout Minor League Baseball this summer. Each BUSH'S MVP Award recipient's team will be donating to a local charitable organization of the team's choosing.
"It is truly inspiring to see how MiLB clubs and their local communities support each other," said Mike Morris, Senior Brand Manager at Bush Brothers & Company. "We are proud to recognize the contributions of BUSH'S Homerun Derby Award winner Ronaldo Hernandez by joining with the Bowling Green Hot Rods to contribute to Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky
Click here to learn more about the long-term partnership Minor League Baseball and BUSH'S Beans, the "Official Beans of Minor League Baseball," cooked up in 2016.
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About the Bowling Green Hot Rods
The Bowling Green Hot Rods will use extensive community outreach programs, affordable pricing and a first-class entertainment experience to make a positive impact on the quality of life in South Central Kentucky. The Hot Rods Entertainment Experience will offer more than just baseball; fan interactive games and contests, musical performers, post-game fireworks, and zany mascots will all be a part of the fun. The ballpark will be a place where families can spend quality time together and communities can connect. For more information visit www.bghotrods.com.
About Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball® clubs through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2018, Minor League Baseball attracted nearly 40.5 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information, visit www.MiLB.com.
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About BUSH'S® Beans
BUSH'S® is all about friends & family, and a certain Secret Family Recipe. When you enjoy our beans (doesn't matter if they're baked beans, chili beans, black beans, pinto beans…well, you get the picture), you can trust that they're the very best. Because we wouldn't serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 100 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., BUSH'S® has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans & Chili Beans to satisfying bean recipes, you're cooking up the best with BUSH'S BEST®. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com, like us on Facebook or follow BUSH'S® Beans on Instagram and Twitter.