Grand Prairie AirHogs Host Charity Softball Game, Public Meet-and-Greet and Auction Champion Ring

Online, May 11, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Grand Prairie AirHogs, the 2011 American Association Champions, will give fans the opportunity to mingle with players and coaches, enjoy the David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation charity softball game and win a personalized championship ring at its free, public 2012 season kickoff event.

WHAT:
2012 Grand Prairie AirHogs Public Season Kickoff

All day, fans will have the opportunity to purchase $10 raffle tickets for the chance to win a personalized championship ring, and win prizes via Twitter on both the AirHogs' account, @GP_AirHogs, and its mascot's Ace Bacon, which is @AceBacon. All raffle proceeds will be donated to the Nicklas Foundation.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 12, 2012

4 p.m. - Meet-and-greet with all players, coaches and staff
5 p.m. - David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation charity softball game
After Charity Game - After party at Fieldhouse Bar and Grill in left field of Quik Trip Park

WHERE:
QuikTrip Park
1600 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

WHO:
2012 Grand Prairie AirHogs players and coaches
Ace Bacon, mascot for the AirHogs
Scott Berry, president for the AirHogs
Baseball enthusiasts, season ticket holders and corporate sponsors

MEDIA:
For photo/filming opportunities and interviews with AirHogs representatives, please contact:

Shawn Paul Wood, Public Relations Support for the AirHogs
office: 972.499.6614; cell: 817.307.0807; shawn.wood@hck2.com

About Grand Prairie AirHogs
The 2011 American Association Champion Grand Prairie AirHogs are an independent minor league baseball team located in the heart of Dallas / Fort Worth. The team plays 96 regular season games per year from May to August, including 48 home games played at QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. With ticket prices starting as low as $8, free parking and a variety of entertainment options at the ballpark, the AirHogs offers affordable fun for the whole family.