The Children’s Advocacy Center has attempted to have a fundraising auction twice thus far this season in conjunction with the Delmarva Shorebirds. But both their May 29th and July 31st dates ended up being casualties of a sudden rainstorm that cancelled the contest that evening.
The idea behind this fundraiser is to auction off autographed, game-worn batting helmets, distinctive in a gold and pale blue color scheme. As one of the Children’s Advocacy Center’s main fundraisers, the money raised will go to a good cause and it could be an opportunity to meet and greet a future big-leaguer. After the game, winning bidders will have the opportunity to meet the player whose helmet they purchased and receive it on the field.
Even if you’re not interested in the helmets, rumor has it that the dunk tank will be returning and that a number of popular local celebrities will be on the hot seat. Let’s hope it’s only those participants who get wet this time and the rain (finally!) holds off.
Okay, I’ve been informed no dunk tank. But it IS the Shorebirds and a good cause so it’s worth doing anyway. Still hope the rain holds off – last time I checked Delmarva led the South Atlantic League in rainouts and that’s one category where you don’t want a championship.
