DODGER STADIUM TO HOST TSUNAMI RELIEF EVENT TOMORROW
Donors will receive tickets to exhibition game at Dodger Stadium
WHAT: The Dodgers and NBC LA will hold a "drive-through" relief event at Dodger Stadium tomorrow to help raise money for the American Red Cross Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
WHO: Dodger alumni Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Rudy Law, Al Ferrara, Jimmy Campanis and Derrel Thomas and NBC LA on-air personalities will be on hand to take donations.
Donors who give $20 or more will each receive two tickets to an upcoming Spring Training exhibition game at Dodger Stadium.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 15 - 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dodger Stadium Parking Lot 1
Media should enter the stadium through Gate A at Sunset and Elysian Park Ave. Parking Lot 1 is directly to the left of Gate A.
MISC: Monetary donations of cash and checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to American Red Cross with "Japan Tsunami Fund" in the memo line.
The Dodgers have a long-standing history with Japan dating back to the 1950s. Current Dodgers from Japan include pitcher Hiroki Kuroda and three minor league players. Nine members of the front office are also originally from Japan.
Media planning to cover the event should contact the Dodgers' Public Relations department at (323) 224-1301.