Padres Holding 3rd Annual Sports Equipment Drive for Carolina Kids

Pee Dee Padres to hold 3rd Annual

Sports Equipment Drive for Carolina Kids
Donations can be made at Burry Bookstore and Carolina Printing & Trophy
 

The Pee Dee Padres are partnering with Burry Bookstore and Carolina Printing & Trophy to make a difference in Darlington County through a sports equipment drive for Carolina Kids. 2015 marks the third consecutive year of the sports equipment drive.   

“We’re excited to continue this great program,” said Padre Coach Lawrence Hope. “This is a great opportunity for our kids to help others who may not have the same opportunities they do.” 
 

The concept for the equipment drive is simple. Collection bins are located at Burry Bookstore (130 W. Carolina Avenue) and Carolina Printing & Trophy (618 S. Fifth Street). The bins will be there from November 21st through December 14th. Simply drop off new or gently-used sports equipment in one of the blue bins. Once collected, the equipment will be distributed by Carolina Kids, a non-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of children in Darlington County by investing in social change and breaking down economic barriers. 

“Obviously, we want to teach our players about the game of baseball. It’s also important for our coaches to demonstrate to the players how they can make a difference in the community. Thanks to our business partners Carolina Kids, we are able to do that in a very impactful way,” said Padre Coach Bruce Douglas. 

Burry Bookstore’s hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm. Carolina Printing & Trophy is open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm.
 

The Pee Dee Padres are a travel baseball club made up three age groups (9u, 10u, 11u) with players from Hartsville, Darlington, Lamar, Lexington, Green Sea, Chesterfield and McBee. Formed in 2013, the Padres are sponsored by MKA Mechanical, Wilson Metal Roofing & Construction, Jiffy Print, Norwood Insurance, Palmetto Transport Specialist, Mitchell’s Painting Services, Hartsville Surgical Center, Luan Jeffords of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate – Segars Realty, Lizard’s Thicket, Pee Dee Fleet Services and Bunce Buildings.

For more information about the sports equipment drive or the Pee Dee Padres, contact Bruce Douglas at peedeepadres@gmail.com. For more information about Carolina Kids, contact Andrea Pulling at carolinakids@roadrunner.com.