Tuesday, March 14, 2017

MLB legend Darryl Strawberry to appear at Intimidators' Opening Night in Kannapolis




Eight time All-Star visiting Cabarrus County to benefit Serenity House

By Josh Feldman / Kannapolis Intimidators


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (January 17, 2017) - Major League Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will make an appearance at Intimidators Stadium on Opening Night - Thursday, April 6 - as the Kannapolis Intimidators begin the 2017 season against the Lakewood BlueClaws at 7:05 p.m. The eight-time MLB All-Star is visiting Cabarrus County to promote and fundraise for Serenity House, a division of Hope Haven Inc., which works to provide life skills for men recovering from substance use disorder within a supportive residential environment leading to independence in the Cabarrus County area.

Fans can take pictures with and collect autographs from Strawberry at the baseball game starting when gates open at 6 p.m. Serenity House will be hosting a VIP Meet and Greet at Intimidators Stadium from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. as well as luncheon earlier in the day where Darryl Strawberry, who serves on the board of Hope Haven, will serve as the keynote speaker.

"Darryl Strawberry is not only a true baseball legend who has had monumental challenges in his life to overcome, but is also a man of integrity and faith today. His story is one that connects to both adults and youth," according to Alice Harrison, CEO of Serenity House/Hope Haven, Inc.

"The Kannapolis Intimidators are excited to team up with Serenity House and Hope Haven to bring Mr. Strawberry to our community," said Intimidators General Manager Randy Long. "This is an opportunity for members of our community to learn about the work done by Serenity House while also getting to meet a baseball legend."

Tickets to the Intimidators' Opening Night game on April 6 are included in full-season ticket packages as well as the half-season and weekender plans, which are all currently available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at 704-932-3267. Single-game tickets will go on sale in March. For more information regarding the Serenity House Luncheon and the VIP Meet and Greet with Darryl Strawberry, please contact Candice Johnson, Vice President of Development and Community Engagement at 704.372.8809 ext. 341 or cjohnson@hopehaveninc.org.

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