WEYBURN - The Weyburn Beavers will promote the upcoming baseball season during their annual Sports Dinner fundraiser at the Weyburn Royal Canadian legion on March 15. Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell and former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher John Axford will speak to fans during the event.
“I am looking forward to attending this fundraiser event,” said Jamie Campbell. “I have never been to Weyburn, and am arriving a day early so I will have the opportunity to attend a Weyburn Red Wings hockey game. I have heard so much about the hockey league, and the team, and looking forward to watching them play.”
“I am also looking forward to learning about the Beavers, as I have an interest in the Western Canadian Baseball League,” added Campbell.
He said that the fundraiser will be an opportunity to promote the approaching baseball season. He is also glad to share the stage with John Axford, who was recently honoured by the Milwaukee Brewers in their Wall of Honour. “John has gone from an unknown kid, to someone who is now a major league regular.”
The evening should be very light-hearted, with an engaging focus on the sport of baseball. “We really hope to have the audience participate in our discussion, and if you have something to say, we really hope you speak up and add to the conversation,” said Campbell.
He added it was also a great opportunity to assist the fundraising efforts of the Weyburn Beavers, and to help them stay as a viable baseball team in the city.
The Weyburn Beavers will also hold a silent auction with items 小蓝视频 lined up for bid the night of the supper.
The fundraising event kicks off with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by supper at 7 p.m.
V.I.P tickets are $1,000, a table of eight is $750, and individual tickets are $100 per person. Tickets can be purchased by either contacting a board member directly, or by emailing [email protected].
