8/20/2016
Location:
Burlington Athletic Stadium
1450 Graham Street
Burlington, North Carolina
27216
Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
With the same resolve that saw the Empire build a second Death Star after the destruction of the first, the Burlington Royals made a second attempt at a Star Wars-themed evening after the first one was rained out in July. Four of the five original attendees returned. Two stormtroopers, an officer, and a Tusken Raider greeted fans as they arrived and throughout most of the game. The 501st members were on the field escorting the two people that got to throw out the game's first pitches. They also provided security for the team's promotional crew as they tossed out free t-shirts to the fans. The crowd definitely warmed up to the Imperials as the temperature cooled off late in the evening. Great fun was had by all and we look forward to next year's game.
Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. Autism Society of North Carolina
Event Length (Hours):
4 hours, 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
$1,840 to Autism Society of North Carolina and
$1,000 to Make-a-Wish.
Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Tim Johnson - TK
2. Katrina Andrews - ID
3. Curtis - Tusken Raider
4. Seth - TK
Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)
Execute one player and the rest will perform better or meet the same fate.
"Stormtrooper" is one word.
Some of the promotional team posing with garrison members.
Younglings.
Buckets off.
Poor, lonely Tusken with no credits for any ice cream.
Give that Tusken some ice cream or the mascot gets blasted!
Replacement mascot ready.
