BULLS PARTNER WITH WELLS FARGO FOR OPERATION MILITARY KIDS NIGHT

The Durham Bulls and Wells Fargo today announced details of Operation Military Kids Night on Wednesday, August 24th as the Bulls take on the Norfolk Tides at 7:05 PM. Fans can bring any item from the attached list for the Operation Military Kid Hero Packs and receive a free ticket courtesy of Wells Fargo.

"We are honored that Wells Fargo decided to partner with us on such a meaningful mission," Durham Bulls General Manager Mike Birling said, "This should be a wonderful night at the ballpark."

Hero Packs are designed to say "Thank You" to children of Active Duty, Guard and Reserve soldiers for the sacrifices that they make during the deployment of a loved one. They contain both fun and educational material for youth as well as informational material for parents/guardians.

The most important items included in each Hero Pack are personal, handwritten notes for the young Hero receiving the Pack and for his/her service member. Hero Packs are age appropriately designed for children 2-5 years old; 6-8 years old; 9-12 years old and 13-19 years old.

The following items are suggestions for the Durham Bulls Hero Pack Collection Event:

School Supplies:
2 Dozen Pencils
2 Dozen Rulers
2 Dozen of Pens
5 Pencil Pouches
2 Pack of Erasers
A pack of Bookmarks
2 packs of 8 count or 12 count Markers (washable)
2 boxes of 8 count or 12 count of Crayons
2 packs of 8 count or 12 count Colored Pencils

Toiletries:
2 pack of Dental Floss
2 pack of Toothbrushes
2 pack of Toothbrush holders
2 packs of Pocket Tissues/Kleenex

Fun & Games:
Frisbees
Puzzles (small to fit in pack)
Puzzle books
Coloring books
2 pads of Stickers
2 pack of Yo-Yo's
Scrapbook Supplies
New stuffed animals
Small Puzzle Books
3 Mini-Etch-O Sketches
4 packs of Playing Cards
2 Regular Etch-O Sketches

Correspondence Supplies:
Phone cards
A Box of Stationery
A Book of 20 Stamps
2 Boxes Plain Envelopes
A Box of Assorted Greeting Cards

General:
Books*
Journals
Photo Albums
Picture Frames
Small Scrapbooks
Disposable Cameras
Discount/ Gift Cards to Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
Gift Certificates/Cards for restaurants

*Age appropriate books for pleasure reading and/or as a resource to support children, teachers, and families affected by military deployment.