The Youngstown State baseball program's Autism Awareness Jersey Auction benefiting The Rich Center for Autism ends Monday, May 1 at 6 p.m.
The Penguins are auctioning off special game-worn autism awareness jerseys from their special Autism Awareness Game, which was held on Sunday at Eastwood Field. YSU earned a 12-11 victory to win its fourth straight game and complete the Horizon League series sweep of Milwaukee. SenSource Vice President and Rich Center Advisory Board member Kevin Stefko was in attendance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Proceeds from the online jersey auction will benefit The Rich Center for Autism and the YSU baseball program. In addition, all gate receipts and donations at the gate from Sunday's game will benefit The Rich Center.
To view the jerseys and take part in the jersey auction, please visit the link provided above. The jersey auction ends Monday, May 1 at 6 p.m. All auction winners will be able to pick up their jerseys at the YSU Athletic Ticket Office in Stambaugh Stadium during regular business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) starting Wednesday, May 3.
If item(s) are requested to be shipped, the winning bidder will be responsible for all shipping and handling charges. Please contact Assistant Coach Eric Bunnell at ebunnell@ysu.edu or 330-581-9686 to make arrangements for those items to be shipped.
The Rich Center for Autism was established in 1995 through the collaborative efforts of the Kosar, Rich (Ricchiuti), and Rubino families who have a shared interest in autism. In collaboration with Youngstown State University, The Rich Center for Autism is located on the campus and functions as a not-for-profit.
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