Detroit Tigers seventh annual Pink Out the Park Sunday, May 13, brings Fans and Community Together to Raise Awareness of Brea...
16 April 2018 - 12:03PM
The Detroit Tigers will present the seventh annual Pink Out the
Park on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, when the Tigers face the
Mariners at Comerica Park at 1:10 p.m. This special partnership
with Kroger and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along
with media sponsors FOX Sports Detroit and Entercom Radio Detroit –
WWJ Newsradio 950, 97.1 The Ticket, 98.7 AMP Radio, 99.5 WYCD and
104.3 WOMC – raises awareness of breast health, honors and
remembers those whose lives have been changed by breast cancer, and
pays tribute to moms as we celebrate Mother’s Day.
“The annual Pink Out the Park celebration brings Tigers fans
together to recognize the courage of survivors, honor the memories
of friends and loved ones, and raise much needed funds to support
breast cancer research,” said Ellen Hill Zeringue, vice president,
Marketing, Detroit Tigers, Inc.
The first 10,000 fans will get a pink Tigers hat, courtesy of
Kroger.
“Kroger is proud to partner with the Detroit Tigers to honor and
support all of the strong individuals fighting, surviving, and
remembering those who have battled or are battling breast cancer,”
said Rachel Hurst, director, Community Affairs, Kroger. “We are all
in this journey together; let’s keep swinging!”
Numerous tribute activities will showcase moms and breast cancer
survivors throughout the game, including: a special on-field,
pre-game ceremony at 12:40 p.m. with more than 500 moms and breast
cancer survivors on the field; ceremonial first pitches by three
breast cancer survivors; in-game awareness promotions; and an
inspiring full ballpark tribute with Pink Out the Park cheer cards
during the fifth inning. In addition, select in-park merchandise
sales will benefit breast cancer research at Karmanos Cancer
Institute.
Pink Out the Park ticket packages at various price ranges are
available now at www.tigers.com/pinkout and will include a limited
edition Pink Out the Park t-shirt and a $5 donation to support
breast cancer research at Karmanos.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Detroit Tigers, Kroger, media
sponsors FOX Sports Detroit and Entercom Radio Detroit, and the
wonderful fans, in the past six years, Pink Out the Park has raised
over $115,000 to support breast cancer research at Karmanos as it
continues to engage and educate more people to take charge of their
breast health,” said Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and
chief executive officer, Karmanos Cancer Institute.
“Please join us on May 13, wear your pink and continue to help
us encourage breast health awareness and research that will benefit
fans now and in the future.”
About the Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers,
Inc., a charter member of the American League in 1901, have won
four World Series and 11 American League pennants. An Ilitch
organization, the Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park
located within The District Detroit, one of the largest sports and
entertainment developments in the country. Other Ilitch companies
include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution,
the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little
Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Ilitch Holdings, Inc.,
MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. For more information,
visit www.Tigers.com, www.DistrictDetroit.com and
www.IlitchCompanies.com.
About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Karmanos Cancer Institute is headquartered in Detroit, with 14
locations throughout Michigan. As part of McLaren, Karmanos is the
largest cancer care and research network in the state. It is among
the nation’s best cancer centers as one of the National Cancer
Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United
States and the only one located in metro Detroit. Karmanos cancer
experts focus solely on cancer to prevent, detect and treat as well
as eradicate all forms of cancer. Its long-term partnership with
the Wayne State University School of Medicine enhances the
collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer
care. For more information, call 1-800-KARMANOS (800-527-6266) or
visit www.karmanos.org. Follow Karmanos on Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/2ad80c6f-c588-416a-98b4-672e1508f4ff
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-576-8629
ellisp@karmanos.org
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Ron Colangelo, 313-471-2024
Ron.Colangelo@tigers.com
Detroit Tigers