River Bandits will wear jerseys July 10 to be auctioned to benefit Genesis Center for Breast Health
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 20, 2015) - When the Quad Cities River Bandits hold their Stand Up To Cancer Night presented by Genesis Health System at Modern Woodmen Park July 10, they will recognize and stand in a special way with those fighting cancer. The team will wear jerseys with numbers assembled from fan-submitted photos of loved ones who are fighting, or have fought, cancer. The jerseys will be auctioned that night, with all of the proceeds going to Genesis Center for Breast Health.
From now until Friday, June 26, fans may submit photos and nominations of their loved ones. Fans are asked to email bandit@riverbandits.com to submit a photo and a one-paragraph story about the family member or friend who is fighting or has fought cancer. From the nominations, 100 photos will be selected to include in the numbers worn on the River Bandits' jerseys on Friday, July 10.
The night the River Bandits wear the photo jerseys is also themed as Superhero Night with postgame Friday Fireworks presented by Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WLLR and WQAD. The jerseys will be auctioned at the game, with all proceeds going to Genesis Center for Breast Health.
"Those who fight cancer are true superheroes, and the River Bandits and Genesis Health System will prove on Stand Up To Cancer Night that no one fights cancer alone," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "We invite the entire Quad Cities community to join us in creating the photo jerseys to honor the individuals and families who have bravely fought and are still fighting cancer."
Stand Up To Cancer Night July 10 will mark the fourth straight season the River Bandits have worn photo jerseys to be auctioned for charity. Three years ago, the River Bandits became the first U.S. professional sports team to hold a photo jersey auction, and in 2013, the promotion was recognized with the annual Golden Bobblehead Award for the Best Charity Promotion or Event in Minor League Baseball.
"The photo jersey auction is always a highlight of the summer, as it gives a unique opportunity to our fans to make their mark on the game that night," said River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser. "We hope everyone contributing photos and those at the ballpark on July 10 will help us continue to make this special promotion benefit a great cause."
All nominations must be submitted by Friday, June 26, to bandit@riverbandits.com.
