May 5-10 has officially been dubbed “Sparkle Week” at Fifth Third Park. Each day of the homestand against the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Spartanburgers players, coaches and front office staff will spend the morning assisting an Upstate community organization as part of Hub City’s partnership with Fifth Third Bank.
"We are excited to start this new community-focused tradition alongside our amazing partner, Fifth Third Bank," Tyson Jeffers, Spartanburgers general manager said. “Our organization is determined to give back to the community that has given so much to us. We hope to continue to elevate the positive impact Sparkle Week will have on Spartanburg and the people that live, work and play here."
Participating non-profits include Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg on May 5; Spartanburg Humane Society on May 6; Spartanburg Soup Kitchen on May 7 and Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve on May 7.
After the day of volunteering, each group will also have an informational table at that night's game, along with the chance to throw out a first pitch and join the Spartanburgers Radio Network for a half inning to discuss their organization.
“At Fifth Third, we believe strong communities are built when we show up, roll up our sleeves and work together,” David Torris, South Carolina and Coastal Georgia Market president for Fifth Third Bank said. “Sparkle Week is a great example of what’s possible when a hometown team and a local bank unite around service. We’re proud to partner with the Spartanburgers to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference across the Upstate.”
To wrap up Sparkle Week on Friday, May 8, the Spartanburgers are holding a canned food drive prior to and during the game against Wilmington. All donated items will go to the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen. Donations will be accepted outside the left field and right field gates beginning at 5:45 p.m.
