TAMPA, Fla. — Suncoast Credit Union is again partnering with Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays to raise funds for nonprofits.
The credit union said its “Every Hit is a Win with Suncoast” program is returning, in addition to a new home run incentive with Randy Arozarena to benefit the Randy Arozarena International Foundation.
Arozarena plays leftfield for the Rays.
“Returning for its second year, ‘Every Hit is a Win with Suncoast’ is an initiative designed to engage with Tampa Bay Rays fans and support nonprofit organizations in Florida,” Suncoast CU said. “Every time a Tampa Bay Rays player gets a base hit during a game, Suncoast will donate $90 in honor of Suncoast's 90th anniversary. Funds are collected throughout the month and then donated, up to $10,000 per month, to nonprofit organizations.”
Competing for Votes
Suncoast said each month two nonprofit organizations will compete for votes via a Facebook poll, accessed on suncoast.com/Rays, to receive a percentage of the monthly total. The percentage of votes each organization receives determines the donation amounts.
The program begins in April and runs through September, with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and ZooTampa being the first two nonprofits up for votes this season. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need for more than 100 years.
“‘Every Hit is a Win’ is exciting because we all get to learn about important nonprofit work being done in Florida,” said Kevin Johnson, president and CEO, Suncoast Credit Union. “Plus, this program provides good-natured rivalry for friends and family of the nonprofits to enjoy through some healthy competition by gathering their voters to ‘win’ for their organization and the Rays.”
New Promotion
Meanwhile, new this season, every time Randy Arozarena gets a base hit during Friday home games, Suncoast Credit Union will donate $590 to the Randy Arozarena International Foundation. If Randy hits a home run, the donation amount doubles to $1,180.
The Randy Arozarena International Foundation provides youth in underserved communities with advancement opportunities through sport, education, and wellness, which aligns with the mission of the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.
“Because I have this unique platform, raising awareness and helping children who are underserved in our community feels very much like the right thing to do,” said leftfielder Arozarena. “Learning more about what the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation does, inspired me to engage, and as a member of Suncoast Credit Union, it all came full circle.”
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