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Saints Giving Money Courtesy of TopLine to First 1,500 Fans to Donate to Charity
TopLine is teaming up with the St. Paul Saints to host “Be an Angel for a Day,” a give-back to local non-profits
MAPLE GROVE, MN (August 8, 2013) — It’s not quite Oprah Winfrey telling her audience; “You Get A Car! And You Get A Car!” The St. Paul Saints have teamed up with TopLine Federal Credit Union for a very unique promotion that will help some local non-profit organizations. TopLine will be donating $1,500 to the first 1,500 fans, at this first-time ever Saints charity night event.
On Thursday night, August 22 as the Saints take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes in a 7:05 p.m. game, fans will receive a giveaway not usually handed out at ballparks: money! The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a clean, crisp dollar bill, courtesy of TopLine Federal Credit Union. There is a catch. Lined up inside the ballpark will be several non-profit organizations from across the Twin Cities. Those fans who receive the dollar will then have a chance to donate that money to the non-profit of their choice, and maybe dig in their pockets for a few more for such a worthwhile cause. The goal: to promote the importance of giving back to our communities.
“The Saints make it a point to help every non-profit organization that sends in a request each year,” said Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Derek Sharrer. “In partnering with TopLine Federal Credit Union for this great promotion it allows us to reach out to multiple organizations that could use support. We’re letting our fans decide where they would like to see the money go.”
“TopLine is honored to participate in this first-time event with the St. Paul Saints, to help support some great local non-profit charitable organizations,” says Harry Carter, TopLine President and CEO. “Every donation, small or large, helps make a difference and we are always glad to lend a hand.”
The Saints and TopLine also encourage those fans that aren’t one of the first 1,500 people through the gates to donate a dollar or more to the non-profit of their choice. The organizations will hand out additional information, so fans can learn more about their causes.
Tickets for all Saints regular season home games are available in person at the Saints Box Office, by phone at 651-644-6659 or online at saintsbaseball.com. Tickets for Saints regular season home games are $5 for general admission, $8 for outfield reserved and $12 for infield reserved. Tickets purchased on the Day of the Game are an additional $1 per ticket. Tickets to the September 1 Fireworks Super Show are an additional $3. Children under the age of 14 and seniors 65 and older receive $1 off the admission price. Children under 2 that don’t require a seat are free.
TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 13th largest, with assets of more than $340 million. Established in 1935, TopLine offers a complete line of financial services from its five locations — in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth and in St. Paul’s Como Park — as well as by phone and online at www.TopLinecu.com. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington Counties and their immediate family members.