Newark Bears Web Site

For Immediate Release:
Contact: Jim Cerny (973) 848-1000 Ext. 109

NEWARK, NJ, July 17-The 2002 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club, in conjunction with the Blood Center of New Jersey, will be holding a Blood Drive at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark on Monday July 21st from 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Fans are advised to arrive early, as Bears players will meet and greet donors between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Pictured above is Rickey Henderson greeting fans outside the Blood Mobile on June 30th, 2003.

The Blood Mobile will set up outside the Main Entrance of Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium at Gate C. Everyone who donates blood will receive a free cholesterol screening and a free t-shirt.

"We look forward to holding another successful blood drive here at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. We are proud to continue to host events that bring the community together for important causes," said Bears Vice President and General Manager Chris Bryan.

For further information about the July 21st Blood Drive, please contact Jermaine Sanders at (973) 848-1000, extension 135.

The 2003 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears season continues with a six game homestand at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium beginning on Sunday, July 20th against the Somerset Patriots at 1:35 PM. Sunday is also Konica Cameras and Photo Day, along with Hoboken Day. In addition, fans are invited to participate in Family Fun Day activities which include a Pre-Game autograph session with Bears coaches and players, followed by kids running the bases after the game. Great seats are still available. Fans may purchase tickets for upcoming home games by stopping by the Bears box office, by calling (973) 483-6900, or by logging on to NewarkBears.com