son aimed at enhancing engagement and making a positive impact in Johnson County and surrounding areas ,” General Manager Chris Jones said . “ These initiatives reinforce the Railroaders ’ commitment to being an active and supportive member of the community .”
Spike ’ s Reading Railroad Program presented by Whataburger : A unique program aimed at promoting literacy among young fans in the community . In partnership with Whataburger , children will be encouraged to read by rewarding them with incentives , such as Railroaders tickets . Schools and classrooms have the opportunity to schedule Spike to come read to students and pass out the bookmark to track their reading .
Kid ’ s Club presented by Chick-fil-A Cleburne TX : In collaboration with Chick-fil-A Cleburne TX , the Railroaders are launching a free Kid ’ s Club designed to provide young fans — 12 and under — with tickets to Sunday home games . Kid ’ s Club members will enjoy additional perks such as post-game base running on Sundays , unlimited access to the new Fun Zone and more .
# RailroadersInTheCommunity : As part of the Railroaders ’ ongoing commitment to community involvement , the team will be using the hashtag # RailroadersInTheCommunity to highlight and share their various outreach efforts , events and partnerships on social media platforms . Staff and players will work with local organizations on service projects each month as part of giving back .
Nonprofit Spotlight of
the Game : At each home game , the Railroaders will shine a spotlight on a local nonprofit organization , providing them with exposure and opportunities to engage with fans and raise awareness for their cause . Nonprofits can apply for their own day online at railroadersbaseball . com . Fundraising and donation programs :
Throughout the season , the Railroaders provide fundraising opportunities and donation programs to support local charities , schools , and community organizations , furthering their commitment to making a positive impact . In addition to these new initiatives , the Railroaders will continue their existing programs , including the Future Roaders Little League Program , Hometown Heroes recognition and the Home Plate Project , which provide ongoing support and recognition to deserving individuals and groups within the community . “ We are thrilled to announce these exciting new initiatives for the 2024 season ,” said Kay Goodell , Assistant general manager of the Cleburne Railroaders . “ Community engagement is at the heart of everything we do , and we ’ re grateful to our partners and fans for their support as we strive to make a difference in our local community .” The Cleburne Railroaders have advanced to the postseason in each of the last three seasons while competing in the independent American Association , an official partner league of MLB . Visit ilovetexasbaseball . com .
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