P-Nats Jersey Auction Rescheduled for July 21st
The silent auction will begin when gates open at 5:30 pm and will continue through the 7th inning of the game. All of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter. The winning bidders will be awarded their jerseys in a post-game ceremony.
ALS is a motor-neuron disease that usually strikes people between the ages of 40 and 70. ALS was first brought into attention when New York Yankee Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig had his career cut short in 1939 after contracting the disease. Today, ALS is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease".
Christine Kirkley, Senior Development Associate for the ALS Association, said that the silent auction is a way to get ALS into the public eye and raise vital funds for the organization.
"The goal is to create awareness regarding the disease," Kirkley said. "[Fundraisers are] important because it is a way for us to reach out to the community. Our chapter covers all of Maryland, all of Virginia and the District."
Bobby Holland, Vice President and General Manager of the Potomac Nationals, agreed.
"The Potomac Nationals try to help out causes like the ALS Association by creating awareness and helping to raise funds," Holland said. "Minor League Baseball is a big supporter of the ALS Association and the Nationals have had a long relationship with the DC/MD/VA Chapter. It's a neat way for fans to take home a piece of the action while helping out a great cause."
Tickets still remain for the July 21st game against the Avalanche and can be purchased by calling the Potomac Nationals box office at (703) 590-2311 x 215 or by visiting the Potomac Nationals' website, www.potomacnationals.com. For questions regarding the silent auction, please contact Jennifer Roccanti, Director of Community Relations for the Potomac Nationals, at (703) 590-2311 x 224 or [email protected].