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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018<\/p>\n

Contact: Matt Bomberg,\u00a0matt@northwoodsleague.com<\/a><\/p>\n

or Tina Coil,\u00a0tina@northwoodsleague.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northwoods League Foundation to Donate $50,000 in Baseball and Softball Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Through its \u201cShare the Glove\u201d initiative, the Northwoods League Foundation will award $2500 in equipment to one youth organization in each of its 20 markets.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rochester, Minn. \u2013 The Northwoods League Foundation is celebrating the 25th<\/sup>\u00a0season of the Northwoods League by donating $50,000 in youth Rawlings baseball and softball equipment through 20 grants. Each grant, with an approximate retail value of $2500, will include two sets of catcher\u2019s gear, ten gloves, eight batting helmets, six bats and one bucket of practice balls.<\/p>\n

Ten baseball grants will be awarded, one in each North Division market.\u00a0 And ten softball grants will be awarded, one in each South Division market. Organizations must meet applicable criteria related to IRS 501(c)(3) guidelines and the Northwoods League Foundation\u2019s Mission.<\/p>\n

The Northwoods League Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball into positive change and support for communities. The Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is to utilize the game of baseball to enrich the quality of life for children and families with an enduring and caring focus on Northwoods League communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cShare the Glove<\/em>\u00a0is an exciting opportunity for the Foundation to support youth organizations throughout our communities during the highly visible celebration of the Northwoods League\u2019s 25th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary,\u201d said Gary Hoover, Northwoods League Foundation Secretary. \u201cWe not only have the chance to impact those communities where the Northwoods League operates, but to foster a love and appreciation for the games of baseball and softball through participation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Northwoods League affiliate teams will be coordinating the application process within their respective communities throughout the Spring.\u00a0 Grant recipients will be notified in mid-May, ahead of Opening Day scheduled for May 29th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

For more details, please visit: https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/la-crosse-loggers\/share-the-glove\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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