Woodpeckers’ Third Annual ‘Strike Out Suicide Night’ Set for September 5, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — As the 2023 baseball season nears its climax, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers are gearing up for an impactful night. On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the team will host its third annual Strike Out Suicide Night, an event that seeks to shine a light on the importance of mental health awareness and provide fans with vital resources.

The gates to the stadium will swing open at 6:05 p.m., paving the way for a thrilling encounter between the Woodpeckers and the Charleston RiverDogs, set to commence at 7:05 p.m.

Adding to the significance of the evening, the Woodpeckers will don specialty Military Appreciation jerseys. These unique jerseys will be auctioned during the game and will be available for online bidding from Sept. 5 through Sept. 13. The end of the 7th inning marks the closing time for in-game bidding.

The funds raised from this auction are earmarked for the “Hold Onto Hope” community connection event, a pivotal gathering focused on suicide prevention. This event, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15, is being orchestrated in collaboration with several pivotal partners, including Veterans Bridge Home, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Fayetteville Vet Center, and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic.

To further emphasize the weight of the cause, visitors on Sept. 5 will encounter 22 pairs of boots prominently displayed at the entrance. This symbolic gesture represents the heartbreaking number of veterans who, on average, take their own lives daily.

Fans attending the game will have access to a plethora of information, with various organizations setting up on the concourse to disseminate resources and details about mental health and associated services.

Mayor Mitch Colvin will grace the field to deliver a proclamation prior to the game and will also join three other pivotal partners of the evening to throw the ceremonial first pitches.

Those interested in supporting the cause can purchase their tickets through this link: https://fevogm.com/Strikeout. A segment of the proceeds from these tickets will directly bolster the “Hold Onto Hope” event.

To learn more about the Fayetteville Woodpeckers or to grab your tickets for the game on Sept. 5, please head to https://www.milb.com/fayetteville/tickets/single-game-tickets.

Article by Kres Thomas for FayToday News