DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced the Hurst Girls Softball League (HGSL) in Hurst, Texas, has been selected as the first recipient of the 2012 Diamonds & Dreams program. The league will receive a refurbished youth ball field at Chisholm Park, designed and renovated by Ripken Design and FIELDS, Inc.
Chisholm Park was chosen by Arthur Aguilera of Hurst, this year’s first winner of Chevrolet’s Diamonds & Dreams promotion.
“I coach my daughter’s softball team and we play at Chisholm Park. It was in desperate need of a makeover. I’m thrilled that I was chosen and can give my girls and the community a field they can be proud off,” said Aguilera.
Hurst, Texas is the first of 12 communities selected to receive a refurbished playing field as part of Chevrolet’s Diamonds & Dreams program. One winner is chosen each week through July 22; Aguilera will also be eligible to win the Grand Prize: an all-new, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO. In its third year, Diamonds & Dreams has awarded more than 25 youth field makeovers across the country.
“Every young person wants and deserves a ‘dream’ baseball diamond, and we offer them a chance to get one,” said Phil Caruso, Chevrolet national promotions manager. “From the back yards to the big leagues, Chevrolet is committed to community and youth baseball and giving back to where our customers live, work and play.”
Renovations of the 12 field makeovers will be administered through Ripken Design, a division of Ripken Baseball, owned and operated by National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and 12-year Major League Baseball veteran Bill Ripken.
“I have been working with Chevy for about two decades and it is a relationship I value a great deal, said Cal Ripken. “Together we are positively impacting kids through baseball at the grassroots level and giving them safe places to play. It is a very gratifying part of what we do, and I appreciate Chevrolet making us a part of this terrific effort.”
The Official Lawn Care Company of Major League Baseball™, Scotts, will continue to partner with Chevrolet and lend its support to multiple field refurbishments. “Scotts believes that it is important to offer youth a safe, reliable field and playing area. In addition to helping reduce injuries, a strong foundation of thick and lush grass helps to create a beautiful outdoor environment that encourages children to spend time outdoors,” said Chris Strunk, Scotts manager, sports marketing and sponsorship.
As the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball™, Chevrolet also supports the Chevrolet Youth Baseball (CYB) program, which has helped raise more than $13 million to aid local teams during the past seven years. More than 3 million young people in communities across the country have benefitted. More than 1,600 Chevrolet dealers are participating this year.
For more information about Chevrolet’s support of baseball, the Diamonds & Dreams program and a chance to win, please visit www.chevybaseball.com
Courtesy of media.gm.com
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