Fresno State Athletics
Leave the Hitting on the Field!
4/14/2011 12:00:00 AM | Softball
April 14, 2011
FRESNO, Calif. - On Saturday afternoon, Fresno State Athletics is holding its 8th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Day during the Bulldogs' WAC doubleheader with San Jose State.
"I believe strongly that athletics and sports is a great avenue to not only compete but also bring issues that affect everyday lives to the forefront," head softball coach Margie Wright said. "My hope in doing this is to keep another family from the devastation that my family and I have shared because of domestic violence."
The loss of Wright's sister, who was a victim of domestic violence, has forever impacted Wright and her family.
In memory of Wright's late sister and all who have suffered from domestic violence, the Bulldogs will wear purple Fresno State jerseys for the first time and the first 100 fans through the gates on Saturday will receive a free purple Fresno State with the phrase "Leave the Hitting on the Field - Fresno State Against Domestic Violence" in white text.
 | "I believe strongly that athletics and sports is a great avenue to not only compete but also bring issues that affect everyday lives to the forefront." -Margie Wright, Fresno State head softball coach |
All fans are encouraged to donate cash or daily essentials to the Marjaree Mason Center. Anyone who makes a donation will receive free admission to the day's games.
Daily essentials that will be accepted include:
• Towels • Wash Cloths • Large bottles of shampoo (baby and adult) • Tooth paste • Tooth brushes • Old cell phones • Cleaning supplies • Paper products • Gift cards • Bus tokens
Donated items brought to the game will go directly to help victims of domestic violence staying at Marjaree Mason Center shelters.
"We Are Your Team!" --- Fresno State returns to Bulldog Diamond to host San Jose State on April 15 at 6 p.m. and for an April 16 doubleheader that starts at 1 p.m. Make sure to stay connected with Fresno State Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@FSAthletics).
