Dragons to Wear Stars & Stripes Jerseys Saturday

DAYTON, OHIO-The Dayton Dragons will wear special Stars & Stripes jerseys as part of Hometown Heroes American Celebration Night, presented by Dayton Development Coalition, Leidos, and the Dragons, on Saturday, August 18 at Fifth Third Field. Jerseys worn by each of the Dragons 25 players and four coaches will be auctioned following the game with proceeds to benefit the First Sergeants Council. Fans can participate in the jersey auction following the game at www.daytondragons.com/jersey. The Dragons host the Bowling Green Hot Rods at 7:00 p.m. 
The First Sergeants Council, housed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, funds and operates "Operation Warm Heart." This program assists Airmen and their families (Active Duty Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilians). Airmen receive financial help in emergency family situations and in random acts of kindness.

Anyone can donate to the First Sergeants Council, even if they do not participate in the jersey auction, by using the Givz app. The app delivers a technology platform to revolutionize the giving experience for both donor and recipient. Donors can give to any charity in America in less than 15 seconds, though one single portal, on any device, and have all gift receipts organized in one place. 

• Go to Givz.com/Dragons on any device, or scan the QR code in tonight's PlayBall! program.
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• Sign up with your email account and your phone number. You can also sign up with your Facebook or Google account.
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• Supply the verification code given to you and you're in!
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• Enter your donation amount and submit payment details. It's that simple!
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• You can also easily view all your giving receipts.

Hometown Heroes American Celebration Night will include many other special events:

• A post-game fireworks show will begin approximately 10 minutes after the final pitch of the game.
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• The National Anthem and God Bless America will be performed by the United States Air Force Band of Flight. Colors will be presented by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.
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• Pre-game activities will also include sky-divers and a Dove Release.
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• In-game activities will include an Air Force Swearing-In ceremony on the field; a special Hometown Heroes video; a presentation by the Northmont NJROTC Rifle Team; and performances by the Mini-Dugout Dancers.
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• Children of military families will take the field with the Dragons players in a special version of the Kroger Baseball Buddies.
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• Several special areas will be set up on the plaza including a booth for the American Red Cross, a military Humvee, an Air Force Recruiting Office Raptor Vehicle, an Aeromedical display, information on the Air Force Marathon, and thank you cards for deployed military personnel.

 For ticket information, go to www.daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.