Outing Is the First Trip to the Ballpark for Many; 16 Local Organizations Come Together to Enjoy the Game
SAN DIEGO, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 600 kids from the San Diego area are being treated to today's Padres game during 'Kids Day at PETCO Park,' courtesy of AT&T*. For many of the children, who represent 16 local organizations from throughout San Diego County, this will be their first visit ever to a ballpark.
In addition to free tickets to the Padres vs. Astros game, AT&T provided T-shirts and coupons for a free hot dog, soda and snacks to the children who attended. The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation provided complimentary baseball caps.
In recognition of AT&T's third year of hosting San Diego area youths at a Padres game, City of Chula Vista Deputy Mayor John McCann presented the company with an official City commendation on the field prior to the game.
'We are grateful that AT&T has again, stepped up to the plate and provided this special opportunity to so many area children,' said Deputy Mayor McCann. 'Many of these kids are passionate about baseball but have never had an opportunity to go to a game. For many, this opportunity has been a dream come true.'
Children and representatives from 16 San Diego-area organizations attended Thursday's game. They are: Boys and Girls Club of Chula Vista, Boys and Girls Club of East County, Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego, Boys and Girls Club of Imperial Beach, YMCA of San Diego County OZ Program, Congressman Filner's 51st District Art Competition Winners, Sweetwater Valley Little League, Urban League of San Diego County, Sherman Heights Community Center, San Diego After School All Stars, Bayview Charities, Athletes For Education, North San Diego County NAACP, Mottino Family YMCA, Armed Services YMCA, City of Chula Vista Heritage Park Community Center Day Camp and City of Chula Vista Loma Verde Recreation Center Day Camp.
'We are delighted to host today's event, which is all about young deserving people enjoying a great day out at the game,' said Mark Leslie, vice president of External Affairs for AT&T in San Diego. 'Investing in the local community is a key focus for AT&T, and today's initiative is another example of our commitment to organizations that serve our region's youth.'
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
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