The following information is not intended to be factual but is part of a class writing assignment from September to December 2019 at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. All information is intended to be sourced appropriately.
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The Miami Marlins organization will host the inaugural Ocean Awareness Night with the Ocean Conservancy nonprofit group during their game against the New York Mets on May 26 at Marlins Park.
The Marlins will present their $100,000 donation to Ocean Conservancy during the 7th inning stretch. This money will go directly to keeping local beaches clean and safe.
The event will be the first of its kind in Major League Baseball, and the Marlins organization hopes other Major League clubs will follow suit.
The Marlins will also sponsor a Miami beach cleanup after Memorial Day Weekend on May 31. Further details about this event will be released at a later date.
Fans will receive information on how to contribute to Ocean Conservancy upon entry to the stadium. Ocean Conservancy will be distributing wristbands and stickers in the park as well.
Ocean Conservancy will have tables set up for donations throughout and outside the stadium.
Ocean Conservancy will have representatives stationed throughout the ballpark who are happy to answer fans questions and inform anyone about their work.
Half of the proceeds from the game’s 50-50 raffle will go directly to Ocean Conservancy, an estimated $5,000 additional donation.
Quotations
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter:
“The Miami Marlins are ecstatic to announce our new partnership with Ocean Conservancy. Ocean Conservancy does outstanding work for our beaches in the Miami community, and we are excited to work with them and give back to this city. Our beaches are the backbone of Miami’s culture, and the Miami Marlins are committed to keeping them clean and as beautiful as they are. This partnership will be highly beneficial and we're ready to get to work.”
Ocean Conservancy CEO Janis Searles Jones
“Today is an amazing day for Ocean Conservancy. We cannot wait to see what we can accomplish with the Marlins organization; Ocean Awareness Night will only be the start of our work together. We are extremely grateful for the Marlins generous donation. This partnership will be huge in aiding our Protecting Florida Initiative. The Marlins are our first professional sports partnership, and we hope to achieve great things and work with more teams in coastal regions in the future.”
About
The Miami Marlins are one of four professional sports franchises located in the greater Miami area. Playing in the heart of downtown Miami, the Marlins recognize how important maintaining a strong connection with the Miami community is. The Miami Marlins Foundation mission statement reads, "The Marlins are committed to leaving a legacy that will make our fans, neighbors and partners proud through the values of Corporate Social Responsibility." Through this foundation, the Marlins have invested more than $10 million into the local community since 2009.
Ocean Conservancy is a nonprofit ocean advocacy group that is based in Washington D.C. Ocean Conservancy fights for policies on local, state, and national levels. Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
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“The following information is not intended to be factual but is part of a class assignment on writing social media news releases at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, October 2019. All information is intended to be sourced appropriately.”
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