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MAY 20-26, 2015 UCW 17 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM The Fayetteville SwampDogs kick off their 15th season on Tuesday, May 26, officially becoming the longest-tenured sports franchise in city history. One of the biggest reasons for their continued success is the SwampDogs' commitment to giving back to the local community. In addition to entertaining baseball games that include fun-filled events and give aways, the SwampDogs look for opportunities to make a difference in the community by hosting events and supporting various causes. This season there are several events that the team looks forward to sponsoring. Once again, the SwampDogs will raise money for the Special Olympics of Cumberland County through the "Spare Change for Special Olympics" program. The 'Dogs will also sponsor a section of the Special Olympics torch run that passes through Fayetteville on June 2. For the third season, the SwampDogs are running a Special Olympics Internship program where Special Olympics Athletes are hired to work for the summer to devel- op social interaction and job skills. "The Special Olympics Internship has been successful beyond my wildest dreams," said SwampDogs general manager Jeremy Aagard. "The response we've gotten from the athletes and their parents has been tremendous." The SwampDogs will team up with the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation this season for two special events. The first is the third annual Balls and Strikes Bowling Classic to be held at B&B Lanes on June 29 to benefit the Friends of Children, Friends of the Heart Center and Friends of the Cancer Center. The second will be the ninth annual StriKing Out Cancer Night, which is held on July 11. The SwampDogs will don pink jerseys and use pink bats throughout the game, with the jerseys being auctioned off at the conclusion of the game. The Breakfast with the SwampDogs to benefit the Re-Store Warehouse makes its return this year on June 27 at "The Swamp" with all-you-can-eat pancakes and sau- sage for a great cause. All new this year on July 29 is Bringing Memories Home Safe Night presented by the Fayetteville Walk to End Alzheimer's. The SwampDogs will be wearing special purple jerseys that night which will be auctioned off to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. To find out more information about these great causes and how you can get involved, contact the SwampDogs by calling 910-426-5900. SwampDogs Commitment to the Community Remains Strong by JOE VASILE The SwampDogs bring more to the community than great baseball. The team's commitment to making Fayetteville a better place includes fund- raising events and other programs. JOE VASILE, Asst. General Manager/Voice of the SwampDogs, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910.484.6200 v ue Name:____________________ Phone #: ___________ Email: ________________________________________ Send form to: Enter for your chance to win a FAMILY FOUR PACK 4 General Admission Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Chips and 4 Sodas 208 Rowan St., Fay, NC 28301 or fax to 910-484-9218 $75.00 person or $140.00 per couple Friday, June 5 th , 2015 Holiday Inn Bordeaux 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Semi-Formal Attire Music by: Michael Macias and Soul Decree